grotty

English

Etymology

Clipping of grotesque +‎ -y. Compare American grody, of same origin. Possibly influenced by Scottish Gaelic grod (“rotten, putrid”).

Pronunciation

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Rhymes: -ɒti

Adjective

grotty (comparative grottier, superlative grottiest)

(slang, Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) unpleasant, dirty, slovenly or offensive

Synonyms

Related terms

grody

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