grime

/ɡraɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

a small amount of dirt or impurity; a dirty or soiled substance

“The grime on the car window made it hard to see through.”

2. noun

a type of electronic music characterized by strong bass and often gritty lyrics

“The club played a great mix of grime and hip-hop music.”

3. verb

to cover or become covered with dirt or impurities

“The city grime had accumulated on her shoes after walking through the streets.”

Synonyms

  • dirt
  • filth
  • grunge
  • mud

Antonyms

  • cleanliness
  • purity