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
noun
ˈgrən-jər
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.
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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
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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
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“Grunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grunge. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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