Something that is gross or cruddy.
Grotty
Example Sentences
"It was absolutely Grotty!"
"That's a bit Grotty, isn't it?"
Etymology & History
British unpleasant, dirty. From 'grotesque'. Beatles film 'A Hard Day's Night' popularized. British uncleanliness slang.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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