GRUNGE


Meaning of GRUNGE in English

■ noun

1》 informal grime; dirt.

2》 a style of rock music characterized by a raucous guitar sound and lazy vocal delivery.

3》 a casual style of fashion including loose, layered clothing and ripped jeans.

Derivatives

grunginess noun

grungy adjective ( grungier , grungiest ).

Origin

1960s: back-form. from grungy , perh. suggested by grubby and dingy .

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