grubbies

Clothes for chores

Grubbies are old, worn, or dirty clothes kept for messy tasks—yard work, painting, cleaning out the garage.

The word is informal and usually plural: I changed into my grubbies before tackling the attic.

The singular grubby means dirty or shabby.

condition

shabby

Worn and neglected

threadbare · worn-out · faded · stained · ripped · frayed · patched · holey · pilled · dingy

clothing

sweatpants

Casual athletic trousers

sneakers · flannel · shorts · tanktop · leggings · sweater · fleece · boxers · socks · beanie

lounging

cozy

Warm and snug

weekend · downtime · vegging · Netflix · couch · napping · pajamas · slippers · robe · housecoat

dirtwork

yardwork

Outdoor property upkeep

chores · repairs · mechanics · moving · renovations · grime · grease · stains · soil · sweat

Opposites
formality/presentability

grubbiesSunday best

Finest clothing, special occasions

formalwear · formal wear · evening wear · dress clothes · finery

condition/quality

grubbiescouture

Custom high-fashion design

haute couture · new clothes · tailored suits · high fashion · silk robes

Phrases
Family

grubbing, grubbiest, grubbiness, grubbier

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G