Meaning & Definition of word "Grime"

Grime

/ɡraɪm/

1. A film of dirt or soot; a layer of accumulated filth or grime.
- Example: The kitchen was filled with grime after weeks of neglect.
2. A black or dark substance, often a result of smoke or pollution.
- Example: The windows were covered in grime from the pollution outside.
3. A type of dark, soiled matter that accumulates on surfaces.
- Example: She scrubbed the walls to remove the grime that had built up over the years.

Middle English 'grime', of uncertain origin, possibly from Old French 'grim', meaning 'dirty'.

grime time:

A period when one needs to clean or address filth.

grime scene:

Referring to a place heavily associated with dirt or a type of urban music.

dirt:

Loose soil or earth.

filth:

Disgusting dirt or refuse.

smudge:

A mark or stain that is usually caused by dirt.

Meaning: Grime as a genre of music originating from the UK.

Example Sentence: He likes listening to grime artists on his way to work.

Meaning: A gritty, urban aesthetic often associated with street culture.

Example Sentence: The film captures the grime of city life perfectly.