Grimy Meaning in English
word
ˈɡɹaɪmi
GRY-mee
ɡɹˈaɪmi
GRY-mee
Definition
Very dirty, especially covered in visible dirt or grime.
Usage & Nuances
'Grimy' is more intense than 'dirty' and often suggests a sticky, oily, or deeply embedded dirt. Common with things like hands, windows, or city streets. More common in informal speech.
Spanish: sucio - mugrientoPortuguese (BR): sujo - encardidoPortuguese (PT): sujo - encardidoChinese (Simplified): 肮脏的 - 沾满污垢的Chinese (Traditional): 骯髒的 - 沾滿污垢的Hindi: गंदा - मैलाArabic: متسخ - مغطى بالأوساخBengali: ময়লাযুক্ত - চিটচিটেRussian: грязный - засаленныйJapanese: 汚れた - どろどろのVietnamese: dơ bẩn - đầy bụi bẩnKorean: 때 묻은 - 더러운Turkish: kirli - pisUrdu: میل کچیل - بہت گنداIndonesian: kotor - dekil
Example Sentences
My hands are grimy after working in the garden.
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The windows were so grimy I could barely see outside.
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His shirt was grimy after playing soccer all afternoon.
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I wiped the grimy table with a wet cloth, but it was still sticky.
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He had a grimy face after fixing his bike chain.
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The subway always feels a bit grimy late at night.
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