grimier; grimiest
griminess
noun
Examples of grimy in a Sentence
this mirror is so grimy you can barely see your reflection in it
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Some of the best musicians in America spent substantial portions of their lives busking on sidewalks or playing for free in grimy bars.
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Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Sleek stainless appliances, countertops, backsplashes, fixtures, range hoods, and cookware aren’t immune to the grimy buildup that settles on your cabinets, stovetop, and other elements.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
From grimy microwaves to pizza crusts in trash bags, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Vintage dub techno was grimy, barnacle-encrusted, and often user-unfriendly.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
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Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Sleek stainless appliances, countertops, backsplashes, fixtures, range hoods, and cookware aren’t immune to the grimy buildup that settles on your cabinets, stovetop, and other elements.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
From grimy microwaves to pizza crusts in trash bags, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Vintage dub techno was grimy, barnacle-encrusted, and often user-unfriendly.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Grimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grimy. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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