Grungy

//ˈɡɹʌnd͡ʒi// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Dirty; shabby; in disrepair.
  2. 2
    Of or relating to grunge music.
Adjective
  1. 1
    thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot wordnet

Synonyms

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bedraggledbedraggledbegrimedbegrimeddingydingy

Etymology

Probably a blend of grunt + dingy, influenced by grimy.

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