Grungier: meaning, definitions and examples

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grungier

 

[ หˆษกrสŒn.dส’i.ษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

style, atmosphere

Grungier refers to something that has a more grunge-like quality, often associated with a certain style that is disheveled, unkempt, or influenced by the grunge music subculture of the late 1980s and early 1990s. This term is commonly used to describe fashion, appearance, or environments that embrace a rugged, raw aesthetic, often utilizing dark colors, plaid shirts, and distressed clothing. Grungier can also signify an attitude that is laid-back, rebellious, and unpolished, reflecting the ethos of the grunge movement which prioritized authenticity over glamour.

Synonyms

disheveled, messier, shabbier, unkempt

Examples of usage

  • His outfit today is grungier than usual.
  • The cafe had a grungier vibe compared to the upscale hotspots.
  • She has been opting for grungier hairstyles lately.
  • This area feels much grungier than the previous neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "grungier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais sujo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคฏเคพเคฆเคพ เค—เค‚เคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmutziger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih kotor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ัƒะดะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brudniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šๆฑšใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus sale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs sucio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha kirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋”๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู‚ุฐุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpinavฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpinavลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด่„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj umazan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meira รณhrein

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ ะปะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ แƒญแƒฃแƒญแƒงแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha รงirkli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs sucio

Etymology

The term 'grungier' is derived from the word 'grunge,' which originally appeared in the mid-1980s to describe a specific style of rock music that emerged in Seattle. The grunge music genre is characterized by its fusion of punk rock and heavy metal, featuring distorted guitars and anti-establishment lyrics. Over time, the cultural aspects of grunge expanded beyond music to influence fashion and lifestyle, leading to the widespread adoption of the term to describe a certain aesthetic that embraces an unrefined and raw look. The suffix '-ier' suggests a comparative degree, indicating that something possesses more qualities related to grunge than something else. This evolution of language reflects the impact of subcultures on mainstream culture and how descriptors adapted to convey specific traits associated with a way of life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,440, 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.