grotty
adjective/ˈɡrɒti/
/ˈɡrɑːti/
(British English, informal) (comparative grottier, superlative grottiest)
- unpleasant or of poor quality
- a grotty little hotel
- I'm feeling pretty grotty (= ill).
Word Origin1960s: from grotesque + -y.Want to learn more?
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