[Slang] THAT'S GRUNGY. - Understand Descriptors for Non-mainstream Aesthetics

Appearing dirty or unkempt.

That's grungy" refers to something that looks dirty, unkempt, or in disarray, often associated with grunge music and fashion from the early 1990s. This term can be used to describe a style that flaunts a carefree disregard for conventional cleanliness and neatness, embracing a raw and edgy vibe.

Example Sentences

1. Dude, that's grungy! You really need a new skateboard.

   Dude, that’s shabby! You really need a new skateboard.

2. His apartment has a grungy feel, like a 90's punk band lived there.

   His apartment has an old, worn-out feel, like a 90's punk band's place.

3. That's grungy, man. It has that old-school, worn-in look that's totally rad.

   That's shabby, man. It has that old, worn-in look that's totally cool.