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grimy

[/ˈɡraɪmi/]
adjective
sujo
1. covered with or characterized by grime; dirty or soiled with a dark, sticky substance
The grimy windows hadn't been cleaned in months.
As janelas sujas não eram limpas há meses.
2. unpleasant, sordid, or morally questionable
He was involved in some grimy business dealings.
Ele estava envolvido em alguns negócios obscuros.
NYC Slang
sketchy (when referring to morally questionable situations)
Synonyms
dirtyfilthysoileduncleandingymurkysordid
Antonyms
cleanspotlessimmaculatepristinepure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sujo
most common translation
General Brazilian
imundo
emphasizes filth and disgust
Portugal
sujo
standard usage
Portugal
imundo
for more emphatic meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

grimy streets
grimy politics
grimy hands
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