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DINGY

(adj.sat, adj., noun)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Dingy.

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Def 1 UK

Dingy - as an adjective satellite

Thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

Example: "A miner's begrimed face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
begrimed14grimy11grubby14grungy11raunchy15

(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear

Example: ""dirty" is often used in combination"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muddied12muddy12

Causing dejection

Example: "A blue day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blue6dark9disconsolate15dismal9drab7drear6dreary10gloomy12grim7sorry8

Dingy - as an adjective

Drab; shabby; dirty; squalid

Dingy - as a noun

A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship.

An inflatable rubber life raft.

Example Sentences

"The old attic had a dingy look due to years of neglect."
"I found a dingy room to rent in the city center."
"The dingy hallway was dimly lit and filled with cobwebs."
"She wore a dingy coat that had seen better days."
"The restaurant had dingy tables and dirty floors."
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Word Game Points

Is DINGY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dingy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DINGY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DINGY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dingy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DINGY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DINGY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dingy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DINGY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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