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/skrʌbd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
Past tense of scrub; to clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, typically with a brush and water.
She scrubbed the kitchen floor until it was spotless.
To remove something unwanted or unwanted information; to delete or eliminate.
The editor scrubbed all the errors from the final manuscript.
To cancel or abort a planned event or procedure.
The flight was scrubbed due to harsh weather conditions.
adjective
Describing something that has been cleaned thoroughly or made neat.
After the cleaning, the scrubbed countertops sparkled in the sunlight.
Etymology
Originating from the Middle English word 'scrubben', related to the Old Norse 'skrubba'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
scrubbed down:
Completely cleaned or washed.
scrubbed out:
Erased or removed all traces of something.
scrub the deck:
To clean the floor of a ship.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To eliminate or get rid of something.
They scrubbed the project after it failed to meet expectations.
To perform poorly or fail at something.
He scrubbed the test and barely passed.