Grotty: meaning, definitions and examples

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grotty

 

[ หˆgrษ’ti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

informal usage

The term 'grotty' is used to describe something that is dirty, unpleasant, or in poor condition. It can refer to anything from a shabby environment to untidy clothes. The word carries a connotation of grubbiness and neglect.

Synonyms

dirty, grimy, shabby, unpleasant.

Examples of usage

  • The cafรฉ was really grotty and in need of a clean.
  • He wore a grotty old t-shirt to the party.
  • The grotty apartment didnโ€™t appeal to potential renters.
  • After the storm, the park was left in a grotty state.

Translations

Translations of the word "grotty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sujo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmutzig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ัƒะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brudny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑšใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sucio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุณุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpinavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpinavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฎ่„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umazan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญtugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐั-ะปะฐัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงirkli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sucio

Etymology

The word 'grotty' originated in British slang during the 1960s. It is derived from the adjective 'grotesque', which initially referred to something that is unnatural or distorted. Over time, 'grotty' evolved to describe things that are merely dirty or unappealing, losing much of the original intensity of grotesqueness. The use of 'grotty' became popular in informal contexts, especially among younger people. It is often used to express disdain or disappointment regarding the condition of something. The word's informal nature makes it a staple of casual conversation in the UK, reflecting a certain attitude towards cleanliness and aesthetic standards.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,556, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.