grody

[ groh-dee ]

/ ˈgroʊ di /

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.

Words nearby grody

1960–65, Americanism; probably alteration of grotesque

gro·di·ness, noun

The remaining lads hurried out of the stable to watch Frank ride, Grody accompanying them.
Frank Merriwell's Races|Burt L. Standish
Till he gets here, Grody, I want you to watch Nemo like a hawk.
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
Grody held his breath, nearly bursting with astonishment and admiration.
Frank Merriwell's Races|Burt L. Standish

"You must have misunderstood your visitor, Grody," said Frank.
Frank Merriwell's Races|Burt L. Standish