grade grubbing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Engaging in grade grubbing.
noun
  1. The practice of a student (especially one in college) seeking to improve their academic grades through negotiation, flattery, or persistent argumentation without substantive justification.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of grade grub

Word forms

grade grubbing more grade grubbing most grade grubbing

Related words

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