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Definition of grotty

grotty

/ˈɡrɒt.i/
grot · ty
Adverb:grottily
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grotty Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

British Unpleasant, dirty, shabby, or of poor quality.

Example

"They stayed in a grotty little hotel near the train station."

2

British Feeling slightly unwell, exhausted, or under the weather.

Example

"She went home early because she was feeling a bit grotty after catching a cold."

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• Rhymes for grotty

• Nearby Words

grotesquely
grotto
grotto falls
grotty
grouch
grouchily
grouchiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in British slang in the 1960s as an alteration of 'grotesque' and popularized by the 1964 Beatles film 'A Hard Day's Night'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grotty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grotty
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