grubby
Example Sentences
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But he has now set up a new account sharing the same kinds of videos, showing "roadmen" at grubby "infinity pools" and "taxpayer-funded buffets".
From BBC
"Now she has two of our best cheeses in her grubby paws, and we are none the wiser."
From Literature
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"I agree," said Specimen, pushing up his thick glasses with a long, grubby forefinger.
From Literature
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She might be grubby and awkward on the ground, but in flight, the locals said, Mal Arvorian was a thing worth seeing.
From Literature
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I look down the long, grubby platform, squinting to find the station sign.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.