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dingy

American  
[din-jee] / ˈdɪn dʒi /

adjective

dingier, dingiest

  1. of a dark, dull, or dirty color or aspect; lacking brightness or freshness.

  2. shabby; dismal.

dingy British  
/ ˈdɪndʒɪ /

adjective

  1. lacking light or brightness; drab

  2. dirty; discoloured

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Other Word Forms

  • dingily adverb
  • dinginess noun

Etymology

Origin of dingy

First recorded in 1730–40; origin uncertain

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