Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for grotty

grotty

[ grot-ee ]

adjective

, Slang.
, grot·ti·er, grot·ti·est.
  1. seedy; wretched; dirty.


grotty

/ ˈɡrɒtɪ /

adjective

  1. unpleasant, nasty, or unattractive
  2. of poor quality or in bad condition; unsatisfactory or useless
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of grotty1

Perhaps grot(esque) + -y 1, though senses do not correspond; apparently not akin to grody
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of grotty1

C20: from grotesque
Discover More

Example Sentences

As for afters, forget a grotty gym shower and leaping into your street-clothes: the post-workout is as much fun as the class.

And now, Grotty dear, draw a camp-stool, and bring your heels to an anchor.

Captain Stobbs, here is your former flame, my dear niece, Miss Grotty.

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


grottogrouch