grime
pronunciation
How to pronounce grime in British English:
UK [graɪm]
How to pronounce grime in American English:
US [ɡraɪm]
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- Noun:
- the state of being covered with unclean things
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- Verb:
- make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Word Origin
- grime (n.)
- 1580s, of uncertain origin, probably alteration of Middle English grim "dirt, filth" (early 14c.), from Middle Low German greme "dirt" or another Low German source, from Proto-Germanic *grim- "to smear" (cognates: Flemish grijm, Middle Dutch grime "soot, mask"), from PIE root *ghrei- "to rub" (see chrism). The verb was Middle English grymen (mid-15c.) but largely was replaced early 16c. by begrime.
Example
- 1. Dust and grime can dramatically reduce the efficiency of solar panels
- 2. Buildings were agreeably shrouded in grime .
- 3. It is not until a more advanced stage of urbanisation is reached-with 75 % of the population in cities ( like , say , northern egypt or rio de janeiro ) - that it makes any sense to spend a lot on such policies as slum clearances , lest the now-teeming city is split apart by crime and grime .
- 4. A few years ago , any settled snow quickly acquired a dusting of black grime .
- 5. Also use undiluted vinegar to wipe off accumulated dust and grime on top of your refrigerator .