Definition: Food, with the implication that the food is basic and simple.
Example: 1) The grub they serve in the cafeteria is pretty good!
Etymology: 'Grub' is simple, 'earthy' food, like carrots and potatoes.
Synonyms: eats, chow
Definition: To borrow or find.
Example: 1) I grubbed a cigarette from the girl at the bar.
Etymology: The Indo-European root of 'grub' means 'to dig'. When you look for something (like a cigarette) you 'dig around' for it, scratching through the dirt and debris to find the thing you need.
Synonyms: bum
fonte: www.peakenglish.com
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