Begrime: meaning, definitions and examples

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begrime

 

[ bษชหˆษกraษชm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to make dirty

To begrime means to make something dirty or to cover it with grime. This often involves the addition of soot, dirt, or other pollutants that can cling to surfaces and create an unsanitary condition. It is typically used in contexts where something has been soiled through exposure to elements or neglect. The term suggests a significant level of dirtiness that may require considerable effort to clean.

Synonyms

dirty, filth, grime, smudge, soil.

Examples of usage

  • The storm begrimed the windows of the house.
  • His work clothes were begrimed after a day in the factory.
  • The old walls were begrimed with years of neglect.
  • The engines were begrimed with oil and dirt.

Translations

Translations of the word "begrime" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sujar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beflecken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencemari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑั€ัƒะดะฝัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zabrudziฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑšใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manchar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kirletmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋Ÿฝํžˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู„ูˆุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zneฤistit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zneฤistiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ„่„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umaลพati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐัะฐะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงirklษ™ndirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manchar

Etymology

The word 'begrime' originated in the English language in the early 19th century. It is derived from the prefix 'be-' which has a similar function to the verb-forming suffix and often implies 'to make' or 'to cause to be', combined with 'grime', which refers to dirt or filth. The earliest recorded use of 'begrime' appears in literature where it was used to describe the action of soiling an object or a place with dirt. The evolution of the term reflects a growing awareness of cleanliness and hygiene during the industrial revolution, as urban environments became increasingly polluted. The word has since maintained its relevance, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts to describe a state of being tarnished or corrupted.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,124, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.