grubby mark

Frequency: 5.00.9 per million words

A dirty spot or stain.

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Examples (20)

  • He wiped the grubby mark from his cheek with the back of his hand.
  • There were grubby marks on the wall.
  • There was a single grubby mark on the otherwise pristine white wall.
  • He left grubby marks all over the clean white tablecloth.
  • The old photograph was faded and had a grubby mark in the corner.
  • The child's hands left grubby marks on the freshly painted door.
  • ‘What’s this grubby mark on my clean shirt?’ she asked, annoyed.
  • She tried to wipe away the grubby marks with a damp cloth.
  • The mechanic left a grubby mark on the steering wheel after fixing the engine.
  • Despite her efforts, a grubby mark remained on the upholstery.
  • The detective noticed a faint grubby mark on the doorknob.
  • The old book had many grubby marks on its pages from years of use.
  • I can't seem to get this stubborn grubby mark off the kitchen floor.
  • Please don't touch the windows, you'll leave grubby marks.
  • His school books were filled with doodles and the occasional grubby mark.
  • The detective noted the grubby marks on the stolen artifact.
  • The antique dealer pointed out that the grubby mark reduced the vase's value.
  • A single grubby mark on the document made it look untidy.
  • After playing outside, the children's clothes were covered in grubby marks.
  • His shoes left grubby marks on the new carpet.