grody
[ groh-dee ]
adjective,gro·di·er, gro·di·est.Slang.
repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.
inferior in character or quality; seedy; sleazy: They lived for a month in a grody little shack without lights or running water.
Origin of grody
11960–65, Americanism; probably alteration of grotesque
Other words from grody
- gro·di·ness, noun
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How to use grody in a sentence
"Bring my case, which you will find under the seat in my carriage, grody," he directed.
Frank Merriwell's Races | Burt L. StandishThe remaining lads hurried out of the stable to watch Frank ride, grody accompanying them.
Frank Merriwell's Races | Burt L. Standishgrody, who had just saddled a horse for a gentleman, met Frank, and the expression on his face was anything but reassuring.
Frank Merriwell's Races | Burt L. Standish"You must have misunderstood your visitor, grody," said Frank.
Frank Merriwell's Races | Burt L. Standishgrody held his breath, nearly bursting with astonishment and admiration.
Frank Merriwell's Races | Burt L. Standish
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