Grungiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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grungiest

 

[ หˆษกrสŒn.dส’i.ษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing something

Grungiest refers to the state of being grungy, which is characterized by being dirty, shabby, or in a state of disrepair. It often conjures images of neglected or dysfunctional environments. The term is frequently used in relation to subcultures, particularly the grunge music movement of the 1990s. Things that are described as grungiest often have an unkempt or distressed appearance. This word can apply to clothing, places, or even attitudes.

Synonyms

dirty, messy, shabby, sloppy, unkempt.

Examples of usage

  • That old building looks like the grungiest establishment in town.
  • She wore the grungiest outfit, complete with torn jeans and a faded t-shirt.
  • This is the grungiest cafe I have ever visited; it has an amazing vintage vibe.
  • He lives in the grungiest apartment, filled with mismatched furniture.
  • The band's grungiest song captured the raw emotions of their early days.

Translations

Translations of the word "grungiest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais sujo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค—เค‚เคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am schmutzigsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling kotor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฑั€ัƒะดะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbrudniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๆฑšใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus sale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs sucio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en kirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋”๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู‚ุฐุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejลกpinavฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najลกpinavลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€่„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj umazan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saurasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะปะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n รงirkli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs sucio

Etymology

The term 'grungy' emerged in the late 1980s and became widely recognized in the early 1990s with the rise of the grunge music genre, notably pioneered by bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam. The style associated with this music movement often featured elements that were intentionally disheveled and worn out, reflecting a sense of rebellion against the polished aesthetics of mainstream culture. The adjective 'grungiest' is simply the superlative form of 'grungy', used to emphasize the extreme level of dirtiness or shabbiness. Over time, this word started to permeate various aspects of culture, from fashion and decor to attitudes and lifestyles, symbolizing a preference for authenticity over superficiality.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,551, 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.