grunge
grunge Lexical Profile
grunge Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A style of alternative rock music and subculture that emerged in the late 1980s in the Pacific Northwest, characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, angst-filled lyrics, and unkempt casual attire such as flannel shirts and combat boots.
"Bands from Seattle helped propel grunge into the international mainstream during the early 1990s."
North American Grime, dirt, filth, or unpleasant refuse.
"It took an hour of scrubbing to remove the accumulated grunge from the garage floor."
• Rhymes for grunge
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in American English in the 1960s, probably as a back-formation from the adjective 'grungy', which itself was likely a blend of 'grubby' and 'dingy'. It was adopted in the late 1980s to describe the raw, distorted sound of the Seattle rock music scene.