Grunge Definition
grŭnj
noun
Something grungy; specif., garbage or dirt.
Webster's New World
A form of rock music that originated in the 1990s, characterized by loud guitar and drum playing and nihilistic lyrics.
Webster's New World
A fashion style emphasizing used, tattered, and ill-fitting, esp. baggy, clothes and including plaid flannel shirts, heavy boots, etc.
Webster's New World
(informal) The state of being filthy; grubbiness.
Chad used to work as a coal miner, but couldn't handle the constant grunge.
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Origin of Grunge
Back-formation from grungy
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Back-formation from grungy.
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