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grunge


grunge

noun \ˈgrənj\

Definition of GRUNGE

1
: one that is grungy
2
: rock music incorporating elements of punk rock and heavy metal; also : the untidy fashions typical of fans of grunge
grung·er \ˈgrən-jər\ noun

Examples of GRUNGE

  1. I'm a fan of grunge.
  2. I cleared the grunge out of the drains.

Origin of GRUNGE

back-formation from grungy
First Known Use: 1965

Rhymes with GRUNGE

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