Grubbiest

/ˈɡrʌbiəst/ adjective

Definition

The most dirty or covered with grime; the superlative form of grubby.

Etymology

Superlative form of 'grubby' using the -est suffix, following standard English comparative morphology rules.

Kelly Says

English speakers instinctively know grubbiest means 'dirtiest of all,' but Romance languages need totally different words—this shows how Germanic and Romance languages evolved separate vocabularies for everyday things!

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