Meaning of the word grub in English

What does grub mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

grub

US /ɡrʌb/

UK /ɡrʌb/

the larva of an insect, especially a beetle, typically a plump, sluggish, legless creature.

Example:

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The bird pecked at the ground, searching for a juicy grub.

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Gardeners often find grubs damaging plant roots.

Synonym:

larva maggot worm

food (informal)

Example:

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Let's go get some grub after the game.

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The cafeteria serves decent grub.

Synonym:

food chow eats victuals provisions

to dig or search for something, especially food, in a laborious or untidy way.

Example:

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The pigs were grubbing around in the mud for truffles.

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He spent the afternoon grubbing out weeds from the garden.

Synonym:

dig root rummage scrounge

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