Definition of grubbiness

grubbinessnoun

Grubbiness

/ˈɡrʌbinəs//ˈɡrʌbinəs/

The word "grubbiness" originates from the Old English word "grubban," meaning "to dig" or "to root about." This connection implies a state of being dirty or unkempt, as if one has been digging in the dirt. The word evolved into "grub" by the 15th century, meaning "to eat greedily or carelessly." This usage highlights the association with uncleanliness and lowliness. "Grubbiness" ultimately emerged in the 19th century, combining these meanings to describe a state of being dirty, untidy, and perhaps morally or socially undesirable.

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the fact of being rather dirty, usually because it has not been washed or cleaned

thực tế là nó khá bẩn, thường là do nó chưa được giặt hoặc làm sạch

the fact of being unpleasant because it involves activities that are not honest or moral

thực tế là khó chịu vì nó liên quan đến các hoạt động không trung thực hoặc đạo đức