grody

[ groh-dee ]
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adjective,gro·di·er, gro·di·est.Slang.
  1. repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.

  2. 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

1
1960–65, 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. Standish
  • The remaining lads hurried out of the stable to watch Frank ride, grody accompanying them.

    Frank Merriwell's Races | Burt L. Standish
  • grody, 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. Standish
  • grody held his breath, nearly bursting with astonishment and admiration.

    Frank Merriwell's Races | Burt L. Standish