dingy
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dʒi adjective, din·gi·er, din·gi·est.
1.
of a dark, dull, or dirty color or aspect; lacking brightness or freshness.
2.
shabby; dismal.
Origin:
1730–40; origin uncertain
1730–40; origin uncertain
Related forms
din·gi·ly, adverb
din·gi·ness, noun
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| —adj , -gier, -giest | |
| 1. | lacking light or brightness; drab |
| 2. | dirty; discoloured |
| [C18: perhaps from an earlier dialect word related to Old English dynge dung] | |
| 'dingily | |
| —adv | |
| 'dinginess | |
| —n | |
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Dingy
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
dingy
1736, Kentish dialect, "dirty," of uncertain origin, but probably related to dung.
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dingy definition[ˈdɪŋi]
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Example sentences
Tattered prayer-books and somewhat dingy scapulars were brought to light.
One print shows a view of the side of a dingy building.
These eateries are often dingy but sanitary and serve authentic local fare.
Its dingy interior, lack of heat or carpeting, and filthy toilet were a far cry from the quality coaches designed for whites.
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