Grubby
Grubby adjective - Not clean.
Threadbare and grubby are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Threadbare" instead an adjective "Grubby".
Threadbare
Threadbare adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.
Grubby and threadbare are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grubby" instead an adjective "Threadbare".
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Threadbare and Grubby. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/grubby/threadbare
Grubby & Threadbare. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/grubby/threadbare>.
Threadbare or Grubby. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/grubby/threadbare.
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