as in filthy
not clean
get rid of that grotty old rag
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Recent Examples of grotty
Bloober has translated the past as one might a literary classic, illuminating and modernizing the grottiest game to ever grace the PlayStation 2.
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Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
If Kline’s filmmaking seems to wear its grotty realism on its sleeve, his plotting has a shambling, anything-goes playfulness.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022
The closest match to the Grand Old Opry is Magic City, the famed strip club at the grotty end of south downtown.
—George Chidi, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2022
The film is the story of Robert (Daniel Zolghadri), who wants to reject the suburban comforts of his upbringing for a grotty world as an aspiring underground cartoonist.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022
To impress her office crush Colin (Dylan O’Brien), a callow pothead-turned-globe-trotting influencer with a grotty Pete Davidson-esque charisma, Danni concocts a phony invitation to a writers retreat in Paris.
—Amy Nicholson, Variety, 20 July 2022
Operative all along hasn’t been Russia’s historical and geographic imperatives, but the grotty nature of the current regime.
—WSJ, 1 Mar. 2022
Originally, each day I was allowed out two half-hours in a grotty little area that was half sealed above you.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Nov. 2021
The most telegenic bits, though, feel bona fide haunted — a grotty, Dionysian Manhattan, the woefully short life spans of it-girls and superstars, a blazing era for rock, punk, jazz and soul.
—Washington Post, 19 May 2021
Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
If Kline’s filmmaking seems to wear its grotty realism on its sleeve, his plotting has a shambling, anything-goes playfulness.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022
The closest match to the Grand Old Opry is Magic City, the famed strip club at the grotty end of south downtown.
—George Chidi, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2022
The film is the story of Robert (Daniel Zolghadri), who wants to reject the suburban comforts of his upbringing for a grotty world as an aspiring underground cartoonist.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022
To impress her office crush Colin (Dylan O’Brien), a callow pothead-turned-globe-trotting influencer with a grotty Pete Davidson-esque charisma, Danni concocts a phony invitation to a writers retreat in Paris.
—Amy Nicholson, Variety, 20 July 2022
Operative all along hasn’t been Russia’s historical and geographic imperatives, but the grotty nature of the current regime.
—WSJ, 1 Mar. 2022
Originally, each day I was allowed out two half-hours in a grotty little area that was half sealed above you.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Nov. 2021
The most telegenic bits, though, feel bona fide haunted — a grotty, Dionysian Manhattan, the woefully short life spans of it-girls and superstars, a blazing era for rock, punk, jazz and soul.
—Washington Post, 19 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grotty
Adjective
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Lamine Yamal’s filthy turn for the second goal (above) let football shine through the politics for a second.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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In the earlier seasons of the show, characters were often filthy, caked with dirt and blood, clothes tattered.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Still, there are some who firmly believe that the best Herradura tequila can be found in the dusty bottles that were produced before the turn of the century.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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Poor Ventilation Along with the increase in moisture and humidity, another leading cause for a dusty bathroom is poor ventilation.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Porsche asked us to keep traction control and ESC enabled during our drive—there are one-touch buttons to disable them—and given the muddy and dusty state of the roads, this was a wise idea.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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For investors who own Nvidia, or any individual stock, the decision is muddier.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
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There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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The TikTok video includes a series of pictures of Mabel cuddling with Kelsey while seemingly shooting dirty looks in Ray's direction.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The device also keeps dirty and clean water separated so your floors don’t become recontaminated.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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First Lady Nancy Reagan was upset, thinking her husband was being too nasty.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The fight has been particularly nasty, with both sides trading harsh accusations against the other.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune Asia,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Swift herself opted for Louis Vuitton, clad in the designer’s $5,000 black and gold jacquard knit jacket, with a spark beanie — price $550 — to match,People reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Mills didn't notice anything odd – just a yellow jacket on the passenger seat, and some bags in the car including a black briefcase and a blue bag with a Massachusetts logo.—
Emma Steele,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Grotty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grotty. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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