grungy

adjective

grun·​gy ˈgrən-jē How to pronounce grungy (audio)
grungier; grungiest
1
: shabby or dirty in character or condition
2
: characteristic of grunge music or fashion

Examples of grungy in a Sentence

After working in the garden all day, I felt sweaty and grungy. a grungy pair of jeans
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There seemed to be a split reaction from fans on social media as some wanted to hear the grungy track while others trusted Tyler’s vision. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025 Depositphotos View 1 Images When crude oil is processed, a lot of grungy byproducts are left over. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025 Slouchy fits with grungy washes were embellished with baubles, distressing and color contrasting patchwork. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025 For the show, the form-fitting dress with a grungy touch checked all of her boxes. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grungy

Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grungy was in 1965

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“Grungy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grungy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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grungy

adjective
grun·​gy ˈgrən-jē How to pronounce grungy (audio)
grungier; grungiest
: being in a shabby or dirty condition

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