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- [gruhnj]
- /grʌndʒ/
- /ɡrʌndʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gruhnj]
- /grʌndʒ/
Definitions of grunge word
- noun grunge dirt; filth; rubbish. 1
- noun grunge something of inferior quality; trash: He didn't know good music from grunge. 1
- noun grunge a person who works hard, usually for meager rewards; grind. 1
- noun grunge a style or fashion derived from a movement in rock music: in fashion characterized by unkempt clothing and in music by aggressive, nihilistic songs. 1
- noun grunge Grime; dirt. 1
- noun grunge music: indie metal 1
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Origin of grunge
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; expressive coinage, perhaps reflecting grime and sludge; sense “grind” perhaps by association with drudge
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Parts of speech for Grunge
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adjective
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preposition
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grunge popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
grunge usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grunge
adj grunge
- grime — dirt, soot, or other filthy matter, especially adhering to or embedded in a surface.
- filth — offensive or disgusting dirt or refuse; foul matter: the filth dumped into our rivers.
- soil — the act or fact of soiling.
- stain — a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
- grease — the melted or rendered fat of animals, especially when in a soft state.
Antonyms for grunge
noun grunge
- cleanliness — Cleanliness is the degree to which people keep themselves and their surroundings clean.
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