grub

/ɡrʌb/

Definitions

1. noun

food; a meal, especially a simple or informal one

“He grabbed a quick snack to be his grub before heading out.”

2. verb

to eat; to feed, especially on rough or unpalatable food

“The insects grubbed on the decaying leaves.”

Synonyms

  • food
  • meal
  • nourishment

Antonyms

  • fasting
  • starvation