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grungy

/ˈɡɹʌnd͡ʒi/

grungy adjective: dirty; shabby; in disrepair.

Adjective (1)

grungy (comparative grungier, superlative grungiest)

  1. Dirty; shabby; in disrepair.

Adjective (2)

grungy (comparative grungier, superlative grungiest)

  1. Of or relating to grunge music.
    Synonyms:
    grungelike

Synonyms of grungy

Forms of grungy

comparativegrungier
superlativegrungiest

Origin of grungy

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

grunge + -y, usage probably influenced by etymology 1.

Words formed from grungy

Words that rhyme with grungy

Questions about grungy

What does grungy mean?
Grungy means dirty; shabby; in disrepair.
What part of speech is grungy?
Grungy is an adjective.
How do you pronounce grungy?
Grungy is pronounced /ˈɡɹʌnd͡ʒi/.

Words near grungy in the dictionary

  1. grungiest
  2. grungily
  3. grunginess
  4. grungler
  5. grunglers
  6. grungy
  7. grunion
  8. grunions
  9. grunkle
  10. grunkles
  11. Grunow

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