Grimy
/ˈɡraɪ.mi/noun
Covered with or full of dirt; dirty and unpleasant.
Did you know?Its root is tied to Old English and Old Norse words for dirt and soot, showing how everyday English still carries the stain of ancient, physical grime.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*grīmaną
“to smear, soil, or make dirty”
Old English
OE
grīma
“a mask, helmet, or specter; also something that conceals or covers”
Middle English
ME
grimy
“dirty, soiled, covered with grime”
Modern English
English
grimy
“covered with or full of dirt”
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