grotty

[ grot-ee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, grot·ti·er, grot·ti·est.

1. seedy; wretched; dirty.

grotty

/ ˈɡrɒtɪ /

adjective

1. unpleasant, nasty, or unattractive
2. of poor quality or in bad condition; unsatisfactory or useless

Word History and Origins

Origin of grotty¹

Perhaps grot(esque) + -y ¹, though senses do not correspond; apparently not akin to grody

Word History and Origins

Origin of grotty¹

C20: from grotesque

Example Sentences

As for afters, forget a grotty gym shower and leaping into your street-clothes: the post-workout is as much fun as the class.

From The Daily Beast

And now, Grotty dear, draw a camp-stool, and bring your heels to an anchor.

From Project Gutenberg

Captain Stobbs, here is your former flame, my dear niece, Miss Grotty.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• miserable
• rotten
• second-rate
• shabby