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grunge

Syllabification: (grunge)
Pronunciation: /grənj/
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Definition of grunge

noun

  • 1grime; dirt.
  • 2 (also grunge rock) a style of rock music characterized by a raucous guitar sound and lazy vocal delivery.
  • the fashion associated with grunge rock, including loose, layered clothing and ripped jeans.

Derivatives

grunginess

noun

grungy

adjective

Origin:

1970s: back-formation from grungy, perhaps suggested by grubby and dingy

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