1. the quality or state of being dirty, grimy, or unkempt
Usage: informal
2. a style or aesthetic characterized by worn, shabby, or deliberately unkempt appearance, especially in fashion or music
Usage: informal

Examples

• The grunginess of the old warehouse made it an ideal location for the photoshoot.
• She complained about the grunginess of the bathroom after the renovation crew left.
• The band's grunginess—ripped jeans and flannel shirts—became iconic in the 1990s.
• Years of neglect had added to the grunginess of the abandoned building.
• He embraced the grunginess of the aesthetic, rejecting mainstream fashion.
• The grunginess of the city streets contrasted sharply with the clean suburbs.