Word: SCRUB
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Definition of SCRUB
- One who labors hard and lives meanly; a mean fellow.
- One who is incompetent or unable to complete easy tasks.
"What a scrub! Instead of washing the dishes she put the used food on her face!"
- A thicket or jungle, often specified by the name of the prevailing plant
"oak scrub"
- Mean; dirty; contemptible; scrubby.
- An instance of scrubbing.
- A cancellation.
- A worn-out brush.
- To rub hard; to wash with rubbing; usually, to rub with a wet brush, or with something coarse or rough, for the purpose of cleaning or brightening
"to scrub a floor"
- To rub anything hard, especially with a wet brush; to scour
- To be diligent and penurious
"to scrub hard for a living"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "scrub" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "scrub" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCRUB a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SCRUB worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SCRUB? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SCRUB:
- # the scrub effect
- # master of scrub
- # playing with scrub
- # in terms of scrub
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