Meaning & Definition of word "Scrubbed"

Scrubbed

/skrʌbd/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense of scrub; to clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, typically with a brush and water.
    • Example: She scrubbed the kitchen floor until it was spotless.
  • 2. To remove something unwanted or unwanted information; to delete or eliminate.
    • Example: The editor scrubbed all the errors from the final manuscript.
  • 3. To cancel or abort a planned event or procedure.
    • Example: The flight was scrubbed due to harsh weather conditions.

adjective:

  • 1. Describing something that has been cleaned thoroughly or made neat.
    • Example: 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

scrub:

To clean something by rubbing it hard.

scrubber:

A device or tool used for scrubbing.

Slang Meanings of scrubbed

Meaning: To eliminate or get rid of something.

Example Sentence: They scrubbed the project after it failed to meet expectations.

Meaning: To perform poorly or fail at something.

Example Sentence: He scrubbed the test and barely passed.