grime
grime Lexical Profile
grime Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Dirt, soot, or other filthy matter that is ingrained in or adhering to a surface.
"The restoration team spent weeks meticulously removing centuries of accumulated grime from the cathedral's stonework."
British A genre of electronic dance music that emerged in London in the early 2000s, characterized by rapid syncopated breakbeats, heavy basslines, and aggressive electronic sounds.
"Many contemporary producers cite early London grime as a major influence on their vocal delivery and minimalist production style."
• verb
To soil or cover something heavily with dirt, soot, or filth.
"The mechanic's hands were deeply grimed with oil and grease after a long day in the shop."
• Rhymes for grime
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'grime', of Middle Low German or Middle Dutch origin ('grime' meaning soot or mask), related to Old English 'grīma' (mask). The music genre takes its name from the gritty, raw sound of the musical style.
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