dingy — dark, dull, and dirty in appearance; lacking brightness or freshness
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: dark, dull, and dirty in appearance; lacking brightness or freshness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪndʒi/
Korean meaning: 어둡고 칙칙하며 더러운; 밝기나 신선함이 없는
Korean pronunciation: **딘**지
Example Sentences
- His once-white sneakers now looked dingy after a month of hiking.
- The hotel room was so dingy that I checked for hidden cameras out of paranoia.
- She transformed the dingy attic into a cozy reading nook.
dingy
ADJECTIVE//ˈdɪndʒi//
dark, dull, and dirty in appearance; lacking brightness or freshness
A tenant discovers their dingy basement apartment with stained walls
Din gym - dirty, dull, dingy workout space!
The dingy mop gets stringy and clingy!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the noun 'dinge' (dirt, grime, or dullness), which likely derives from Middle English and possibly related to Old English 'dung' or similar Germanic roots meaning dirt or filth. The suffix '-y' was added to create an adjective.
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📝Examples
“His once-white sneakers now looked dingy after a month of hiking.”
“The hotel room was so dingy that I checked for hidden cameras out of paranoia.”
“She transformed the dingy attic into a cozy reading nook.”
“The restaurant's dingy appearance made me question their health inspection rating.”
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