General
grimy
What does grimy mean?
Describing mean, unfair, selfish, or underhanded behavior; a person who is grimy is untrustworthy and does dirty things.
"Taking his last dollar was a grimy move, you can't trust that dude."
Origin
AAVE/NYC hip-hop usage extending literal 'grime/dirty' to moral filthiness; long established in East Coast rap vocabulary.
Frequently asked questions
What does "grimy" mean in slang?
It describes shady, dishonest, or low-down behavior. A grimy person is untrustworthy and does dirty things to others.
Where does the slang "grimy" come from?
It comes from NYC hip-hop and AAVE, extending the literal sense of 'grime' or 'dirty' to mean morally filthy or underhanded.
How do you use "grimy"?
You apply it to a dirty deed or an untrustworthy person, as in "Taking his last dollar was a grimy move."
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