grunge

noun

1
: one that is grungy
2
: rock music incorporating elements of punk rock and heavy metal
also : the untidy fashions typical of fans of grunge
grunger
ˈgrən-jər
noun

Examples of grunge in a Sentence

I'm a fan of grunge. I cleared the grunge out of the drains.
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On their debut full-length, Latin Mafia — comprised of siblings Mike (producer), Emilio (singer) and Milton (singer) De La Rosa — excavates its roots while experimenting with indie rock, grunge, and ethereal trip-hop, all meshed with thrilling unpredictability. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024 At a time of growing youth rebellion, of goths and grunge music, these witches wore their defiance on their bodies, an unapologetic revolt against societal norms. Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024 The song remains the same, from the tacky corporatization of punk and grunge aesthetics in the ’90s to obnoxious, attention-seeking behavior documented at live shows of any artist in a moment of viral meme traction. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024 From Diesel’s grunge era skirted jeans to The Frankie Shop’s wide-leg jeans and Closed roomy coordinates, denim anchors the season’s biggest back-to-school worthy fits. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grunge 

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from grungy

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grunge was in 1965

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“Grunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grunge. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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