grotty

adjective

grot·​ty ˈgrä-tē How to pronounce grotty (audio)
grottier; grottiest
Synonyms of grottynext
chiefly British
: wretchedly shabby : of poor quality
also : filthy, gross

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Examples of grotty in a Sentence

I lived in a grotty flat. get rid of that grotty old rag
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The assault took place on the grottiest of vessels, manned by violent criminals who had been banished into deep space. — Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025 In a stark contrast to its predecessor, the pop star’s EP tracks chronicled the sordid and grotty bits of celebrity. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025

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First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grotty was in 1964

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“Grotty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grotty. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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