Definition of scrub

scrub

noun

a man with no class. For example: possessing little money, lacking in transportation, without a place to live, etc. Popularized by the song "No Scrubs" on TLC's 1999 album FanMail.
I can't believe that scrub thought I'd give him my phone number.
- See more words with the same meaning: man, men, male.
- See more words with the same meaning: uncool person, jerk, asshole (general insults - list of).
Last edited on Jan 08 1998. Submitted by Kendall from Aiken, SC, USA on Jan 08 1998.
an annoying person.
Your little brother is such a scrub!
- See more words with the same meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude.
- See more words with the same meaning: uncool person, jerk, asshole (general insults - list of).
Last edited on Jun 01 1998. Submitted by Ashley and Jackie from Bay Area School of Enterprise, Alameda, CA 94501, USA on Jun 01 1998.
an inferior competitor; "newbie".
Last edited on Jun 09 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 09 2010.

verb - intransitive

to embarrass one's self, usually by making a physical mistake.
Did you see that guy scrub on the ice?
- See more words with the same meaning: embarrassment (related to).
Last edited on Jun 17 2013. Submitted by Liz O'hare from Berkeley, CA, USA on Feb 18 2003.

verb - transitive

to remove information from a document.
We need to scrub the documentation of any confidential information.
- See more words with the same meaning: to remove.
Last edited on Aug 26 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'embarrassment (related to)':
dac	Definitions include: "embarrassed".
crunchy	Definitions include: exhausted, not well.
*make an ss of (one's self)**	Definitions include: to embarrass one's self.
salty	Definitions include: mean or disrespectful.
*ss out	Definitions include: in an irreparably bad situation; "out of luck"; "screwed".
moded	Definitions include: messed up, weird.
Other terms relating to 'man, men, male':
Melvin	Definitions include: geek, square, dork, dweeb, etc.
boi	Definitions include: alternate spelling of "boy".
pop	Definitions include: soda; soft drink.
spider	Definitions include: a male.
guy	Definitions include: an expert or person one goes to for advice or a paid specialist in a given field.
home boy	Definitions include: friend.
bastard	Definitions include: a derogatory term, usually for an unkind male.
my man	Definitions include: form of address for a male friend.
*prck**	Definitions include: derisive term for a mean or unkind person; "jerk".
player	Definitions include: a person who dates more than one person at a time, usually just for sex or other perks.
dreamboat	Definitions include: an attractive person, usually male.
Restroom Romeo	Definitions include: a male who engages in sexual activity in restrooms.
Baldwin	Definitions include: an attractive male.
fella	Definitions include: "fellow", i.e. a man.
MWM	Definitions include: "married white male".
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Other terms relating to 'to annoy, interfere, intrude':
rock	Definitions include: to be great, exciting, or fun.
harsh (one's) marshmallow	Definitions include: to ruin a person's positive mood; "harsh (one's) mellow".
big stink	Definitions include: a large commotion.
needle	Definitions include: something hard to find.
troll	Definitions include: an unattractive female or one with a bad reputation.
dog	Definitions include: a friend.
rent space in (one's) head	Definitions include: to affect or bother someone.
splurk	Definitions include: to bother, test, annoy, push.
get under (one's) skin	Definitions include: to annoy.
stress	Definitions include: to pester someone about something.
*all over (one's) sses**	Definitions include: pestering multiple people.
spam	Definitions include: unsolicited advertisements sent in bulk via e-mail.
ag	Definitions include: also a diminutive form of aggro.
up in (one's) grill	Definitions include: in one's personal space.
harsh (one's) mellow	Definitions include: to reduce or destroy a person's good mood.
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Other terms relating to 'to remove':
pop off	Definitions include: to take action in a sudden, hostile manner; to fight.
burninate	Definitions include: to burn.
Other terms relating to 'uncool person, jerk, asshole (general insults - list of)':
douche canoe	Definitions include: a general insult; "jerk"; "asshole".
*fcktard**	Definitions include: an extremely stupid person.
jackwagon	Definitions include: an insult.
dildo	Definitions include: a vaguely (or precisely) penis-shaped object used for sexual stimulation.
tosser	Definitions include: a general insult; "jerk", "asshole".
chochie	Definitions include: "Happy Days" used in a insulting way meaning an idiot moron.
*fck nut**	Definitions include: a general insult.
beyotch	Definitions include: "bitch."
knobhead	Definitions include: a general insult; "dickhead".
BOFH	Definitions include: acronym for "bastard operator from hell".
*lame-ss**	Definitions include: a disliked person.
pill	Definitions include: head or haircut.
*twittlefck**	Definitions include: a general insult.
*uncle fcker**	Definitions include: an insult.
dirt	Definitions include: negative information about a person or organization.
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messed up	Definitions include: severely under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
marnis	Definitions include: a foolish person; wally.
wet	Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool".
example	Definitions include: example
gibbled	Definitions include: imperfect, irregular or damaged.
Roley bling	Definitions include: a Rolex watch.
out of (one's) tree	Definitions include: extremely drunk.
Mutecast	Definitions include: To talk on mute during a conference all or virtual meeting.
for real	Definitions include: "Are you telling me the truth?" or "I'm telling you the truth."
Internet Exploiter	Definitions include: pejorative name for the "Internet Explorer" web browser.