grody

[ groh-dee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, gro·di·er, gro·di·est.

1. repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.
2. inferior in character or quality; seedy; sleazy:

   They lived for a month in a grody little shack without lights or running water.

Other Words From

• grodi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of grody¹

1960–65, Americanism; probably alteration of grotesque

Example Sentences

Patinkin and Grody were slated to star in “Seasoned,” a scripted series inspired by their real-life marriage helmed by their son and Wright until it was scrapped by Showtime in June.

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Patinkin says he was “overwhelmed” by the pilot — a 30-minute “poetic, funny, heartfelt, enjoyable, entertaining record” of his and Grody’s life together.

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With the help of Grody-Patinkin, Patinkin and Grody became social media stars.

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Those videos have evolved into what Patinkin calls the “family show” — a series of live performances with Patinkin, Grody and Grody-Patinkin, who is usually behind the camera, onstage asking his parents questions.

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Though he might not be worrying about work, there’s just one thing he’s mulling over: whether he and Grody should try psilocybin mushrooms.

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