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  • Grubbing — Grub Grub (gr[u^]b), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Grubbed} (gr[u^]bd), p. pr. & vb. n. {Grubbing}.] [OE. grubbin., cf. E. grab, grope.] 1. To dig in or under the ground, generally for an object that is difficult to reach or extricate; to be occupied in… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • grubbing — grÊŒb n. food, cheap meal (Slang); larva of some insects; slob, slovenly person; person who performs dull monotonous work v. dig; uproot; clear out (weeds, roots, etc.); search for; supply with food (Slang) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • grubbing — …   Useful english dictionary

  • grubbing-hoe — n. See grub axe …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • grubbing contract — A contract to take out the roots, stumps, and obstacles imbedded in the surface of the ground along the right of way of a railroad, except where not required on account of cuts or fills. Cervien v Erickson Constr. Co. 94 Wash 500, 162 P 567 …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • grubbing hoe — noun see grub hoe …   Useful english dictionary

  • grade-grubbing — 1. n. working hard at one’s studies in hopes of a high grade. □ If all you’re here for is grade grubbing, you’re going to miss a lot. □ Get a hobby. All grade grubbing in college is no good. 2. n. flattering a teacher in hopes of a higher grade.… …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • money-grubbing — UK US adjective (also money grabbing) DISAPPROVING ► mainly interested in money and doing everything possible to get it: »They see their bosses as money grubbing robots and not as coworkers. money grubber noun [C] (also money grabber) ► …   Financial and business terms

  • money-grubbing — ► ADJECTIVE informal ▪ greedily concerned with making money; grasping …   English terms dictionary

  • money-grubbing — adj acquisitive, grasping, miserly, mercenary, mammonish, mammonistic FORMAL quaestuary * * * ˈmoney grubbing f13 (also ˈmoney grabbing) adjective …   Useful english dictionary

  • money-grubbing — adjective greedy or avaricious …   Wiktionary

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