grotty
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Unpleasant, dirty, slovenly or offensive.
Register: slang
Examples
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.