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grunge

grunge

2 6.1
Dirt and grime that make something dirty
  • noun
  • /ɡrʌndʒ/
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  • After a long winter, the patio was covered in grunge from the fallen leaves and dirt.

Now it's time to add some grunge from Motion Array.

Examples

  • The artist's studio was filled with grunge, creating a messy but inspiring atmosphere.

  • We decided to take a small section of the strap and try to clean it; nothing, not a single thing, will clean the grunge off.

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  • Oh, speaking of grunge, there's a load of dirty laundry in there with your name on them.

  • And there's urban decay and grunge and mildew and it's fantastic.

  • Be sure to clean the grunge off the table before serving dinner.

Synonyms

dirt
vsgrunge
95 1.0

Substance that makes things unclean

is broader, focusing on matter seen as making things unclean rather than simple material
filth
vsgrunge
46 2.0

Dirt and disgusting things that make a place very dirty

is about ordinary dirty matter that makes things unclean rather than extreme disgust
grime
vsgrunge
15 2.3

Dirt and soot that make a surface look dirty

is a broader term for matter regarded as making things unclean
soil
vsgrunge
9 7.5

Something that damages a person's good name

covers more general kinds of dirty matter, not only stains or taints
grot
vsgrunge
  • Slang
9.9

Dirty mess or rubbish that makes a place unpleasant

is a neutral term for dirty matter rather than shabby unpleasant mess

Antonyms

26 1.0

Being free from dirt and keeping things tidy

25 3.1

The state of having no dirt or other things mixed in

The state of being completely clean and free of marks or stains

How Dirty

filth
46 2.0
grunge
2 6.1
dirt
95 1.0
stain
224 1.4
smear
14 4.1

Surface Forms

grunge singular
grunges plural

Etymology

Grunge originally meant 'dirt' or 'grime', the sticky, unwanted mess that can cover shoes or walls. So when people use grunge for sense 1 they mean the dirty, unclean stuff that needs cleaning.