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grungy

[ gruhn-jee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Slang.

, grun·gi·er, grun·gi·est.

grungy

/ ˈɡrʌndʒɪ /

Origin of grungy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; grunge + -y ¹

Her candor and efficiency are refreshing, especially on the once-grungy, now-trendy Orchard Street.

Although there was that grungy-vibe (flannel shirts and biker boots), it was girly, young even.

Herb sent me a photo of this “grungy hippie-type surfer boy,” as he called him.

Food Destination Where grungy meets gourmet, and you leave happily stuffed.

Now Erin Wasson is bringing grungy, gritty style back into vogue with her new clothing line.

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