What does grobble mean?
Grobble means (dialectal, ambitransitive) To make holes; dig, poke, pick out..
Grobble
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(dialectal, ambitransitive) To make holes; dig, poke, pick out..
Definitions by Sense
- (dialectal, ambitransitive) To make holes; dig, poke, pick out.
- (dialectal, ambitransitive) To feel around, as in the dark; grope.
- (dialectal, intransitive) To work in an inefficient and laborious way; to do rough, dirty work.
- (dialectal, intransitive) To loiter, hang around idly.
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Synonyms for grobble
Antonyms for grobble
Related Words
Word Forms
- grobbles
- grobbling
- grobbled
- groffle
- gruffle
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for grobble?
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What is the opposite of grobble?
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How do you use grobble in a sentence?
Use grobble where its definition matches the intended context.
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