Grimy

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

covered with grime; dirty

“His grimy hands showed he'd been working in the engine.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

grim·y

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Synonyms

begrimeddingygrubbygrungyraunchy

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Words Related to Grimy

Words one letter different

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gramy grime grimm grimp gripy primy

Words you can make from Grimy

Shorter words formed from the letters in “grimy”.

grim gyri

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