manky
Unpleasantly dirty, squalid
Manky is British slang for dirty, unpleasant, or in poor condition: Those manky old trainers need throwing out.
It can describe anything grimy, worn-out, or generally off-putting—from food gone bad to shabby furniture.
The word carries mild disgust rather than strong offense.
Coated in stubborn dirt
- grubbySoiled and unkempt
- muckyCovered in sludge
- grottyUnpleasantly dirty or shabby
- scuzzyDisreputably dirty or squalid
gunky · crusty · greasy · slimy · smeared · stained · soiled · muddy
Worn and cheap-looking
- scruffyMessily neglected in appearance
- rattyWorn and unkempt
- raggedyTorn and worn out
- worn-outDepleted through overuse
beat-up · knackered · decrepit · dilapidated · rundown · moth-eaten · threadbare · tattered
grimy
Coated in stubborn dirt
scuzzy · gunky · crusty · greasy · slimy · smeared · stained · soiled · muddy · dusty
tatty
Worn and cheap-looking
worn-out · beat-up · knackered · decrepit · dilapidated · rundown · moth-eaten · threadbare · tattered · frayed
poorly
In an inferior way
off-colour · queasy · grotty · ropy · seedy · sickly · crook · dicey · iffy · out-of-sorts
gross
Total before subtractions
revolting · nauseating · repulsive · putrid · sickening · nasty · yucky · icky · stomach-turning · grim
mankyappealing
Pleasant and inviting
attractive · lovely · pleasant · delightful · inviting