Grot
noun
Small pieces of dirt or rubbish.
Nobody bothered to clean up the grot in the corner of the room.
noun
A disparaging term for a poorly maintained place or thing.
His old car is a complete grot.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
An unattractive or rebarbative person.
He's such a grot, I can't stand him.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
Small pieces of dirt or rubbish.
Nobody bothered to clean up the grot in the corner of the room.
noun
A disparaging term for a poorly maintained place or thing.
His old car is a complete grot.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
An unattractive or rebarbative person.
He's such a grot, I can't stand him.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'grot' to paint a vivid picture of untidiness or neglect that's instantly recognizable.
The shed was full of grot from years of disregard.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Mess
'Grot' is impactful when stressing a messy situation or location.
After the party, the room was scattered with grot.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
Avoid using 'grot' for people, as there's another definition specifically for that.
The abandoned lot was covered in grot.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'grot' to paint a vivid picture of untidiness or neglect that's instantly recognizable.
The shed was full of grot from years of disregard.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Mess
'Grot' is impactful when stressing a messy situation or location.
After the party, the room was scattered with grot.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
Avoid using 'grot' for people, as there's another definition specifically for that.
The abandoned lot was covered in grot.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'grot' to paint a vivid picture of untidiness or neglect that's instantly recognizable.
The shed was full of grot from years of disregard.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Mess
'Grot' is impactful when stressing a messy situation or location.
After the party, the room was scattered with grot.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
Avoid using 'grot' for people, as there's another definition specifically for that.
The abandoned lot was covered in grot.
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