adj
scrubbed
adj
1
Cleaned thoroughly by scrubbing.
"The freshly scrubbed counters gleamed in the morning light."
2
Cancelled, especially a planned launch or mission.
"The rocket launch was scrubbed at the last minute."
How to Use Scrubbed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither thoroughly cleaned, or (of an event/plan) called off.
Common pairings
scrubbed clean
launch scrubbed
Word Forms
more scrubbed comparative, most scrubbed superlative
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