Grunge (noun)

1. A subgenre of alternative rock music characterized by a heavy guitar sound and a focus on emotional and introspective lyrics.
2. A fashion style characterized by flannel shirts, ripped jeans, and a generally unkempt or disheveled appearance.
3. A general aesthetic characterized by a mix of punk, metal and alternative rock influences.

Origin:

Coined by music journalist everett true to describe a subgenre of alternative rock music that originated in seattle in the mid-1980s.

Examples:

1. The band played a mix of grunge and alternative rock.
2. He was dressed in the grunge fashion style of ripped jeans and flannel shirts.
3. The grunge aesthetic is characterized by a mix of punk, metal and alternative rock influences.
4. The rise of grunge in the 1990s marked a change in the direction of popular music.
5. The grunge fashion style was popularized by musicians like Kurt Cobain.