How Do You Spell GRUBBED?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈʌbd] (IPA)

The word "grubbed" is spelled with the letters g-r-u-b-b-e-d. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ɡrʌbd/. The first syllable, pronounced as /ɡrʌb/, has a short "u" sound followed by a voiced "b" sound. The second syllable, pronounced as /d/, ends with an unvoiced "d" sound. The word means to dig up roots, clear or prepare the ground, or search for something persistently. Spelling and pronunciation of this word may vary depending on dialect and region.

GRUBBED Meaning and Definition

  1. Grubbed is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "grub." Primarily, the term refers to the act of digging in the ground, or rooting around, in search of food or other desired substances. In this context, it is often used to describe the feeding behavior of animals such as pigs, rodents, or birds that use their snouts, paws, or beaks to dig into the soil to find seeds, insects, or tubers.

    Additionally, grubbed can mean the act of forcefully or vigorously removing or digging out something from a particular location. This could involve uprooting plants, pulling out weeds, or clearing away debris or unwanted objects from the ground or surface.

    Furthermore, the word "grubbed" can be used informally to describe the act of searching or rummaging around in a hasty or thorough manner, typically with one's hands. It encompasses the sense of searching for something diligently or without delicacy, often used in the context of searching for an item or rummaging through personal belongings.

    Overall, "grubbed" carries the connotation of a vigorous, determined, or sometimes desperate search or excavation, whether it is done by animals, humans, or even metaphorically.

Common Misspellings for GRUBBED

Etymology of GRUBBED

The word "grubbed" is derived from the verb "grub". The term "grub" can be traced back to the early 15th century, originating from Middle English "grubben" or "grobbe", which meant "to dig up" or "dig with the snout". It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "græbban", meaning "to dig". Over time, the meaning of "grub" expanded to include "to search for something by rummaging" or "to work hard at something". Therefore, "grubbed" typically refers to digging, rummaging, or working diligently to achieve a goal.

Similar spelling words for GRUBBED

Conjugate verb Grubbed

CONDITIONAL

I would grub
we would grub
you would grub
he/she/it would grub
they would grub

FUTURE

I will grub
we will grub
you will grub
he/she/it will grub
they will grub

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have grubbed
we will have grubbed
you will have grubbed
he/she/it will have grubbed
they will have grubbed

PAST

I grubbed
we grubbed
you grubbed
he/she/it grubbed
they grubbed

PAST PERFECT

I had grubbed
we had grubbed
you had grubbed
he/she/it had grubbed
they had grubbed

PRESENT

I grub
we grub
you grub
he/she/it grubs
they grub

PRESENT PERFECT

I have grubbed
we have grubbed
you have grubbed
he/she/it has grubbed
they have grubbed
I am grubbing
we are grubbing
you are grubbing
he/she/it is grubbing
they are grubbing
I was grubbing
we were grubbing
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they were grubbing
I will be grubbing
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I have been grubbing
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I will have been grubbing
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I would have grubbed
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I would be grubbing
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