What does SCRUB mean?

Heres your requested dictionary-style entry for the word "scrub": Scrub Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: A person who is not successful or who is not very good at something.
Verb: To clean something by rubbing it hard with a brush or a rough cloth.

Pronunciations:

US: /skrʌb/
UK: /skrʌb/

Origin and Usage:

The word "scrub" originated from the Middle English word "scrubben" which means "to rub hard". It was first used in the 14th century and was initially used to describe the act of clearing land of shrubs and underbrush. Over time, it also came to be used to describe the act of cleaning something by rubbing it hard with a brush or a rough cloth. In modern usage, "scrub" is also used as a noun to describe a person who is not successful or who is not very good at something.

Synonyms:

Scour, clean, polish, rub, wipe, brush, sweep, mop, cleanse, purify

Related Words:

Brush, clean, wipe, scour, rinse

Example Sentences:

As a noun: Hes a scrub on the basketball court and can barely make a shot.
As a verb: She scrubbed the kitchen floor until it was spotless.

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