dig or poke about in soil

the damage done to pastures by badgers grubbing for worms

search in a clumsy and unmethodical manner

I began grubbing about in the waste-paper basket to find the envelope

work hard, especially at a dull or demeaning task

she has achieved independence without having to grub for it

the larva of an insect, especially a beetle

my onions are ruined by small grubs eating the roots

food

a popular bar serving excellent pub grub