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Definition:
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Food, with the
implication that the food is basic and simple. |
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Example:
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1) The grub
they serve in the cafeteria is pretty good! |
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Etymology : |
'Grub' is simple,
'earthy' food, like carrots and potatoes. |
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Synonyms : |
eats, chow |
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Definition:
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To borrow or find. |
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Example:
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1) I grubbed a
cigarette from the girl at the bar. |
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Etymology : |
The Indo-European
root of 'grub' means 'to dig'. When you look for something (like a
cigarette) you 'dig around' for it, scratching through the dirt and
debris to find the thing you need. |
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Synonyms : |
bum |
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