scrubby

Meanings

• Noun

  A small, rough brush used for cleaning.

  - "He used a scrubby to clean the bathroom tiles."
  - "The kitchen sink was so dirty that it required a strong scrubby to get it clean."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scrubby
rubby , grubby , hobby

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Variants

List of all variants of scrubby that leads to same result
scrubbier , scrubbiest , scrubby

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'scrifan' meaning 'to write', the term 'scrubby' came to mean a small rough brush due to its use in writing with ink.

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Trivia

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1. Scrubbies come in various sizes and shapes, with some being designed for specific cleaning tasks.

2. Scrubbies can be made from natural materials like coconut husks or synthetic materials like nylon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scouring pad: A flat, abrasive pad used for cleaning surfaces, often used in conjunction with a scrubby.

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Culture

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In literature, scrubbies have been used metaphorically to represent the act of facing challenges or overcoming obstacles, as in the phrase 'scrubbing up for a fight'.

How to Memorize "scrubby"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, rough brush with bristles that can scrub away dirt and grime.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scrubby' with the feeling of cleaning and getting rid of dirt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'scrubby' is a small, rough brush used for cleaning.

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