grind

²grind

noun

Definition of GRIND

1

a : an act of grinding b : the sound of grinding

2

a : dreary, monotonous, or difficult labor, study, or routine b : one who works or studies excessively

3

: the result of grinding; also : material ground to a particular degree of fineness <a drip grind of coffee>

4

: the act of rotating the hips in an erotic manner

Examples of GRIND

1. I need a break from the daily grind.
2. the dull grind of office work

First Known Use of GRIND

13th century

Related to GRIND

Synonyms: creak, rasp, jar, scrape, scratch

Antonyms: fun, play

Related Words: clang, clangor, clank, clash, jangle; scuff; croak, gargle; blast, bleat, bray, screech

Near Antonyms: goldbrick, goof-off, slacker, underachiever; lowbrow

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Other Dance Terms

attitude, honor, saltatory, sashay, taw