Definitions

1. noun

a style of rock music that originated in Seattle in the late 1980s, characterized by heavy use of distortion and feedback.

“The grunge movement was a key part of the 1990s music scene.”

2. verb

to cover or soil something with a thick layer of dirt or grime.

“The city streets were grunged with pollution and litter.”

3. noun

a dirty or disorganized state.

“The room was in a terrible grunge after the party.”

4. noun

a type of rough or unfinished surface, especially on wood.

“The old wooden table had a beautiful grunge to it.”