Pronunciation: /ɡreɪd ˈɡrʌbər/
noun a student who focuses excessively on grades rather than the learning process
A1 A grade grubber is someone who always tries to get the highest marks in school.
A2 The teacher warned the students not to be grade grubbers and focus on learning instead.
B1 The grade grubber was always asking the teacher for extra credit assignments.
B2 The grade grubber was so focused on their GPA that they neglected their extracurricular activities.
C1 The university professor noticed the grade grubber's constant attempts to negotiate for higher grades.
C2 The grade grubber's relentless pursuit of perfection often led to burnout and anxiety.
formal The professor was not pleased with the grade grubber who constantly asked for extra credit opportunities.
informal Stop being such a grade grubber and just accept the grade you earned.
slang That grade grubber is always trying to sweet talk the teacher into giving them a better grade.
figurative In the competitive world of academia, the grade grubber is always looking for ways to climb the academic ladder.
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