Definition of Grunge

1. Noun. The state of being covered with unclean things.

Exact synonyms: Dirt, Filth, Grease, Grime, Soil, Stain
Generic synonyms: Dirtiness, Uncleanness
Derivative terms: Dirty, Dirty, Filthy, Grease, Grime, Grimy, Grungy, Soil, Stain

Definition of Grunge

1. Noun. (informal) Dirt or filth, especially when difficult to clean. ¹

2. Noun. (informal) The state of being filthy; grubbiness. ¹

3. Noun. A subgenre of alternative music, originating from Seattle, Washington, which melds punk and metal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Grunge

1. dirt [n -S] - See also: dirt

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grunge

grumpity
grumps
grumpy
grundel
grundels
grundies
grundled
grundles
grundling
grundsel
grundy
grundys
grunerite
grunerites
grunge (current term)
grunger
grungers
grunges
grungester
grungesters
grungey
grungier
grungiest
grungily
grunginess
grungy
grunion
grunions
grunsel

Literary usage of Grunge

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The History of Ludlow and Its Neighbourhood: Forming a Popular Sketch of the by Thomas Wright (1852)
"The Barn of Wigmore grunge. Monastic seals are frequently of great interest as works of art, and as illustrating costume and manners of different periods. ..."

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