ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Scrubby

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈskɹʌbi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Scrubby is an adjective meaning Covered with or consisting of scrub.

Meaning

Covered with or consisting of scrub.

More Meanings

  1. Inferior in size or quality.
  2. Diminutive of scrubber: a small scrubber for light washing tasks.
  3. (informal) a loofah.

Example Sentences

dish scrubby
scrubby crops
scrubby cattle
shower scrubby

Word Forms

Synonyms for scrubby

Depending on context, synonyms include mid, second-rate, sorry, ass, bad, base.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scrabbly, stunted, scrawny, inferior, wooded, bush.

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