Definition of grubbies

grubbies

noun - uncountable

• old or distressed clothing one wears to work in an environment that may be dirty or wet but that does not merit use of coveralls or protective gear.

  I wore my grubbies when I volunteered at the school carwash.

  • See more words with the same meaning: clothing in general.

  Last edited on Jul 25 2010. Submitted by Harold Zimmerman from Pleasanton, CA, USA on May 29 2008.

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Other terms relating to 'clothing in general':
bum bag	Definitions include: Australia, New Zealand, and UK equivalent of "fanny pack".
tux	Definitions include: "tuxedo".
PJ	Definitions include: acronym for "party juice" - a mixed drink prepared in large quantities for parties.
floordrobe	Definitions include: a "wardrobe" of one's clothes that's laying on the floor.
getup	Definitions include: what a person is wearing; "outfit".
penguin suit	Definitions include: a tuxedo.
hoody	Definitions include: alternate spelling of hoodie.
duds	Definitions include: clothes.
fit	Definitions include: attractive; "hot".
threads	Definitions include: clothes.
number	Definitions include: a song.
bibs	Definitions include: overalls.
gear	Definitions include: male genitalia, especially the testicles.
mac	Definitions include: term of address for a male stranger.

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mell	Definitions include: "mellow" + "chill".
skift	Definitions include: An old southern term for a light dusting of snow.
defedfund	Definitions include: To decrease fedfund
light up	Definitions include: to set flame to a smoking device, such as a cigarette or pipe.
goof on	Definitions include: transitive verb.
big-time	Definitions include: in a grand way.
cut to	Definitions include: to proceed immediately to.
salty	Definitions include: mean or disrespectful.
*ss-dough	Definitions include: is where you get money for sittin' on your ass.
mac and cheese	Definitions include: "macaroni" and cheese.

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