Synonyms of grubby
22 similar words
Another word for grubby is dirty. Other synonyms of grubby are grimy, befouled, besmirched, clarty and cruddy.
Synonyms and similar words for grubby
adjectiveDirty, unwashed, unclean.
- grimy
- befouled
- besmirched
- clartySticky and foul; dirty, filthy, muddy.
- cruddy slangFull of crud.
- dirtsomeMarked by dirtiness or by being dirty.
- dirtyUnclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
- foul
- grotty UK, slangUnpleasant, dirty, slovenly or offensive.
- horryImpure; unclean; disgustingly dirty; foul.
- icky informal
- lousyDirty or untidy.
- manky UK, slang
- nasty
- seamy
- soiled
- sordid
- squalid
- sullied
- unclean
- unwashed
- yucky informalOf something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.
Meaning of grubby
- adjective Dirty, unwashed, unclean.
- adjective Disreputable, sordid.
- adjective Having grubs in it.
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