1. dirty or grimy, especially from lack of washing
2. morally corrupt or dishonest
Usage: informal

Examples

• The children came inside with grubby hands after playing in the dirt.
• His grubby shirt needed to be washed immediately.
• She wiped her grubby face with a wet towel.
• The politician was involved in grubby financial dealings.
• The grubby windows made it hard to see outside.
• After gardening all day, her clothes were grubby and stained.
• The restaurant had a grubby appearance that kept customers away.