grunge
Pronunciation:
/ɡɹʌndʒ/noun
Definitions
Dirt or filth, especially when difficult to clean.
Example: The cinema floor was covered in grunge deposited by the crowds.
The state of being filthy; grubbiness.
Example: Chad used to work as a coal miner, but couldn't handle the constant grunge.
A subgenre of alternative rock, originating from Seattle, Washington, which melds punk and metal.
Example: Alice liked to wear plaids and ripped jeans, and listen to grunge.