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grub

/ɡrʌb/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does grub mean?

noun, verb

Food, especially for animals; to eat greedily or voraciously. A grub is also a type of insect larva, especially one that is considered edible.

Example

"The dog started to grub in the trash, looking for food."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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