English · Slang Attested

grotty

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Unpleasant, dirty, slovenly or offensive.

George: I wouldn't be seen dead in them. They're dead grotty. Simon: Grotty? George: Yeah, grotesque.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “grotty” mean?

Unpleasant, dirty, slovenly or offensive.

Is “grotty” formal or informal?

grotty is generally slang.

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