Dingy Definition
dingy
adjective
- thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot; "a miner's begrimed face"; "dingy linen"; "grimy hands"; "grubby little fingers"; "a grungy kitchen"
- (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear; "dirty" is often used in combination; "a dirty (or dingy) white"; "the muddied grey of the sea"; "muddy colors"; "dirty-green walls"; "dirty-blonde hair"
- causing dejection; "a blue day"; "the dark days of the war"; "a week of rainy depressing weather"; "a disconsolate winter landscape"; "the first dismal dispiriting days of November"; "a dark gloomy day"; "grim rainy weather"
"Dingy" in song lyrics
See how dingy is used in real songs:
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"In this rap world I'm the black pearl, you a dingy"
Esoteric f/ Tha Trademarc — Hip-Hop Philosophy -
"operating a dingy"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with dingy
Usage tips for "dingy"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dingy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dingy to find words that pair well.