Definition

The most dirty or unclean; very messy or filthy.

Example

After playing in the mud, the children looked their grubbiest.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I can't believe how dirty your car is right now.

I know, it's definitely the grubbiest it's ever been!

Maybe you should clean it this weekend, then.

Yeah, I really need to before someone sees it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grubbiest → It is formed from "grubby" (from Middle English *grubbe*, meaning dirty or soiled) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "grubbiest" means the most dirty or soiled.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'dirty' ('grubby') and when you add '-est', it means the most dirty. This helps you remember that 'grubbiest' refers to something that is the dirtiest.

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