English-English Dictionary

Meaning of the word scrub in English

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

scrub

US /skrʌb/
UK /skrʌb/
"scrub" picture

Verb

1.

rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water

Example:
•
She had to scrub the floor until it shone.
•
He scrubbed the dirt off his hands.
Synonym:
cleanwashbrushscourrub
2.

cancel or abandon (something)

Example:
•
They decided to scrub the mission due to bad weather.
•
The director decided to scrub the entire scene from the movie.
Synonym:
cancelabandondropscrapcall off

Noun

1.

an act of scrubbing

Example:
•
Give the bathtub a good scrub.
•
The kitchen needs a thorough scrub.
Synonym:
cleanwashbrushscourrub
2.

dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or shrubs

Example:
•
The hikers pushed through the thick scrub.
•
The land was covered in dry scrub.
Synonym:
bushshrubundergrowthbrushthicket

Adjective

1.

inferior or insignificant

Example:
•
He was just a scrub player on the team.
•
Don't bother with that scrub work; focus on the main tasks.
Synonym:
inferiorinsignificantminorsubstandardpoor
Learn This Word at Lingoland
Related Word:
scrubsscrub fowlscrub brushscrub up