noun

grunge

gruhnj

Grunge (noun) means Dirt or grime, especially the kind that's hard to clean. Example: “Years of grunge had built up around the old sink.”

noun

Dirt or grime, especially the kind that's hard to clean.

"Years of grunge had built up around the old sink."

A style of rock music combining punk and heavy metal influences, which emerged from Seattle in the early 1990s.

"Bands like Nirvana defined the grunge sound of the early nineties."

How to use grunge

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither grime/dirt, or the raw, distorted rock genre that came out of Seattle in the early 90s.

Common pairings

grunge music grunge scene

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Etymology

Formed by back-formation from the adjective grungy.

Synonyms

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soil dirt grease stain filth grime

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Rhymes for grunge

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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.

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