The word "most grubbing" is spelled with the phonetic symbols /moʊst ˈɡrʌbɪŋ/. "Most" is pronounced with the long "o" sound, represented by the symbol /oʊ/, and the "st" sound at the end is enunciated as a voiceless consonant, symbolized by /st/. "Grubbing" has the /ɡr/ blend at the beginning, followed by the short "u" vowel sound, represented by /ʌ/, and closing with the voiced consonant sound represented by /bɪŋ/. The spelling of this word follows standard English phonetic rules.
The word "grubbing" is derived from the verb "to grub", which originated from the Old English word "grubbian" or "grifian". In its original sense, "grubbing" referred to the act of digging in the ground or searching for something by digging. Over time, it developed figurative meanings related to persistent and diligent work or the pursuit of gain.
The word "most", in this context, functions as an intensifier, emphasizing the degree or extent to which the action of grubbing is taking place. Therefore, "most grubbing" signifies a high level of persistent, diligent work or an intensified pursuit of gain.