Word 'grotty' in Other Languages
- grotty in Assamese অসমীয়া
- grotty in Bengali বাংলা
- grotty in Bodo बड़ो
- grotty in Dogri डोगरी
- grotty in English
- grotty in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- grotty in Hindi हिन्दी
- grotty in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- grotty in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- grotty in Konkani कोंकणी
- grotty in Maithili মৈথিলী
- grotty in Malayalam മലയാളം
- grotty in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- grotty in Marathi मराठी
- grotty in Nepali नेपाली
- grotty in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- grotty in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- grotty in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- grotty in Santali
- grotty in Sindhi سنڌي
- grotty in Tamil தமிழ்
- grotty in Telugu తెలుగు
- grotty in Urdu اُردُو
Grotty
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈɡrɒti/
Definitions
- Unpleasant, dirty, or of poor quality.
- Unwell or sickly in appearance.
Usage Examples
- The hotel room was grotty and smelled of mildew.
- She felt a bit grotty after staying up all night.
Etymology
Derived from British slang, popularized in the 1960s, possibly a shortened form of "grotesque."
Synonyms
Filthy, shabby, unpleasant, grimy
Antonyms
Clean, tidy, pleasant, pristine
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Asqueroso | /as.keˈɾo.so/ |
| French | Dégueulasse | /de.ɡø.las/ |
| German | Eklig | /ˈeːklɪç/ |
| Italian | Schifoso | /skiˈfo.zo/ |
| Russian | Грязный (Gryazny) | /ɡrʲæz.nɨj/ |
Indian Language Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | गंदा (Ganda) | /ɡʌn.daː/ |
| Bengali | নোংরা (Nongra) | /noŋ.ra/ |
| Tamil | அசுத்தம் (Asutham) | /a.sut.tam/ |
| Telugu | అసహ్యకరమైన (Asahyakaraminā) | /a.sa.hya.ka.ra.maɪ.na/ |
| Marathi | घाणेरडा (Ghanerda) | /ɡʰa.neɾ.ɖa/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈɡrɒti/
- American English: Less commonly used, but pronounced /ˈɡrɑːti/
Historical Usage
The term grotty gained popularity in Britain in the 1960s, particularly after its use in The Beatles' film "A Hard Day's Night."
Cultural Nuances
Primarily used in British and Australian English, grotty is often employed in informal speech to describe unpleasant conditions.
More Information
The word grotty is a lighthearted yet dismissive term for anything deemed unpleasant or subpar, often found in casual British dialogue.