as in filthy
not clean
this mirror is so grimy you can barely see your reflection in it
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Recent Examples of grimy
All those rhymes lined up at the start of the chorus, with each of those three phrases melodically mirroring the grimy riff.
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2025
Kushal sees the grimy, pathetic side of him; his father sees the noble, tragic one.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
There's arguably no better way of transporting you to this grimy future.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Clean your grimy phone If your devices become sticky, crusty or crumb-infested, Ek said to wipe them down with a clean, dry cloth, followed by a disinfectant wipe.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2025
Kushal sees the grimy, pathetic side of him; his father sees the noble, tragic one.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
There's arguably no better way of transporting you to this grimy future.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Clean your grimy phone If your devices become sticky, crusty or crumb-infested, Ek said to wipe them down with a clean, dry cloth, followed by a disinfectant wipe.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grimy
Adjective
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So many downtown buildings and parking areas are filthy, smelling of urine and unmaintained.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Merry Christmas ya filthy animals.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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These chambers mimic Mars’ low-pressure atmosphere, dry conditions, and dusty surface.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Don’t sit at home getting dusty.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Tube benders also use stained glass, phosphorus and mercury to create other colors.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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The stained clothes should be washed as soon as possible to help prevent discoloration or fading from the salty chemicals.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Decades later, Betty Jo’s muddy adventures and big heart remain the role fans most closely associate with Henning.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The report presented a muddy view of the labor market, with companies reporting a low level of hiring but households showing employment gains.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pine, 45, wore a classic double-breasted black suit that featured a silk lapel with a crisp white shirt and a black bowtie.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The shoes’ uppers are overwhelmingly decorated with light, wispy petals made from all-black leather.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Grimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grimy. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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