Etymology

grungy

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Today it means: Dirty; shabby; in disrepair. Full definition →

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grungy · adjective1

Probably a blend of grunt + dingy, influenced by grimy.

grungy · adjective2

grunge + -y, usage probably influenced by etymology 1.

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