grunge
6 synonyms for grunge, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Dirt or grime, especially the kind that's hard to clean.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use grunge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
grunge music
grunge scene
Etymology
Formed by back-formation from the adjective grungy.
Full origin of grunge →Frequently asked questions
What does “grunge” mean?
The word “grunge” means dirt or grime, especially the kind that's hard to clean. In plain terms, either grime/dirt, or the raw, distorted rock genre that came out of Seattle in the early 90s.
How do you pronounce “grunge”?
“Grunge” is pronounced gruhnj (/ɡɹʌnd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grunge” in a sentence?
Here is “grunge” used in a sentence: “Years of grunge had built up around the old sink.”
What part of speech is “grunge”?
“Grunge” is a noun.
How many meanings does “grunge” have?
“Grunge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: dirt or grime, especially the kind that's hard to clean.
