Definition

In a dirty or unclean way.

Example

The children played grubbily in the mud after the rain.

Conversation

Did you see how grubbily the kids played outside today?

Yeah, I can't believe how dirty they got!

I guess they really enjoyed themselves, even if it was grubbily.

Absolutely! That's what childhood is all about.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grubbily → It is formed from "grubby" (from Old English "grub", meaning dirty or filthy) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "grubbily" means in a dirty or filthy manner.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'grubby' which means dirty, and remember that 'grubbily' describes doing something in a dirty way.

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