Grungier: meaning, definitions and examples
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grungier
[ หษกrสn.dสi.ษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น mais sujo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฏเคพเคฆเคพ เคเคเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schmutziger
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih kotor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑััะดะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ brudniejszy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใๆฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท plus sale
๐ช๐ธ mรกs sucio
๐น๐ท daha kirli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ูุฐุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกpinavฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกpinavลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด่
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj umazan
๐ฎ๐ธ meira รณhrein
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ ะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แญแฃแญแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha รงirkli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.