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grunge Definition

grunge (grunj)

noun

  1. Slang something grungy; specif., garbage or dirt
    1. a form of rock music that originated in the 1990s, characterized by loud guitar and drum playing and nihilistic lyrics
    2. a fashion style emphasizing used, tattered, and ill-fitting, esp. baggy, clothes and including plaid flannel shirts, heavy boots, etc.

grunge Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • thrash: Think of thrash, grunge and metal bands that have an ear for a good melody, thoughtful lyrics and the occasional string section.

Adjective modifier

  • 90s: Rebelling against traditional ideas of femininity, Nicola Blood sent her models out in a flurry of 90s grunge.
  • true: An immense track, it is very probably the first true grunge classic in 10 years.

Modifies a noun

  • band: Instead of trying to sound like a terrible sixth form grunge band, ' Trick or Treat?
  • rock: Second course Circles crash through the tidal wave of monster post grunge rock that is Why.
  • generation: This is the perfect fantasy for the grunge generation and the very promising start of a trilogy.
  • scene: From the depressed valleys of South Wales rises the Welsh equivalent of the Seattle grunge scene.
  • music: American band that helped popularize grunge music in the.. .
  • movement: But, like grunge movement, good bands and good music remain even after the genre disappeared.

Noun used with modifier

  • post: Second course Circles crash through the tidal wave of monster post grunge rock that is Why.

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