Meaning of the word grime in English
What does grime mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
grime
US /ɡraɪm/
UK /ɡraɪm/
Noun
1.
dirt, especially soot, dust, and grease, that has accumulated on a surface
Example:
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The old engine was covered in thick grime.
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She scrubbed the grime off the kitchen floor.
2.
a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in London in the early 2000s, characterized by a sparse, syncopated rhythm and often aggressive lyrical content
Example:
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He's a big fan of UK grime music.
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The DJ played a set of classic grime tracks.