grimy

adjective

ˈgrī-mē How to pronounce grimy (audio)
grimier; grimiest
Synonyms of grimy
: full of or covered with grime : dirty
wiped his grimy hands
griminess noun

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this mirror is so grimy you can barely see your reflection in it
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The great espionage novels of Graham Greene and John LeCarre depicted spycraft as a grimy, compromising business. — Scott Simon, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026 That balance of grimy underground clubs and the world’s biggest, glitziest stages is exactly what makes Tinashe such a compelling pop star — and her peers took notice. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026 In this grimy waking nightmare, twins Baxter (Storrie) and April (German actor Lilly Krug) barely eke out a living doing a variety of sketchy jobs, some more criminal than others. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026 But some wondered if the grimy, low-fi tradition of the Regional American Horror Film could survive an AI future. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grimy

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grimy was in 1612

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“Grimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grimy. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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