Grungiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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grungiest
[ หษกrสn.dสi.ษชst ]
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:
๐ต๐น mais sujo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคเคเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช am schmutzigsten
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling kotor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฑััะดะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbrudniejszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใๆฑใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus sale
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs sucio
๐น๐ท en kirli
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ูุฐุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nejลกpinavฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najลกpinavลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj umazan
๐ฎ๐ธ saurasta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แแแแซแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn รงirkli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.