Scrub Definition & Meaning
scrub
- adjective
- (of domestic animals) not selectively bred
- noun
- dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
- the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
- verb
- clean with hard rubbing; "She scrubbed his back"
- wash thoroughly; "surgeons must scrub prior to an operation"
- postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; "Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party"; "we had to scrub our vacation plans"; "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill"
"Scrub" in song lyrics
See how scrub is used in real songs:
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"I was only 5'5, still a young scrub"
2nd II None — Y? -
"I'm out the southside, Moe-yo I'm no scrub"
2Phace f/ Big Moe — P Potion -
"We hellish and people relish the transition of a scrub"
AMB f/ Twiztid — All Day
Words that rhyme with scrub
Usage tips for "scrub"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "scrub" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for scrub to find words that pair well.