Grime ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Grime ( noun )

1. A black or dark mixture of dirt, soot, and other pollutants that can accumulate on skin, clothing, or surfaces.
2. A state of being dirty and covered in grime.

Origin:

Old english grīma, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german grim.

Examples:

1. She scrubbed the grime off the stovetop.
2. The city's grime seemed to cling to everything.
3. His hands were black with grime from working on the car.
4. The windows were so dirty that you couldn't see through the grime.
5. The children's faces were smeared with grime from playing outside all day.

(As a verb)

Grime ( verb )

1. A black or dark mixture of dirt, soot, and other pollutants that can accumulate on skin, clothing, or surfaces.
2. A state of being dirty and covered in grime.

Origin:

Old english grīma, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german grim.

Examples:

1. She scrubbed the grime off the stovetop.
2. The city's grime seemed to cling to everything.
3. His hands were black with grime from working on the car.
4. The windows were so dirty that you couldn't see through the grime.
5. The children's faces were smeared with grime from playing outside all day.