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dingy

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Adjective — Dark, dull, and lacking in cleanliness or brightness.

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Etymology

From a dialectal English word meaning "dirty", likely related to Old English "dung".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dingy” mean?

The word “dingy” means dark, dull, and lacking in cleanliness or brightness. In plain terms, dull, grubby, and run-down looking.

How do you pronounce “dingy”?

“Dingy” is pronounced DIHN-jee (/ˈdɪn.d͡ʒi/ in IPA).

How do you use “dingy” in a sentence?

Here is “dingy” used in a sentence: “They rented a dingy little apartment above the laundromat.”

What part of speech is “dingy”?

“Dingy” is an adjective.

Where does the word “dingy” come from?

The word “dingy” comes from Old English. From a dialectal English word meaning "dirty", likely related to Old English "dung".

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