noun
Meaning 1
A grotto.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: poetic
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Standard Lemma guide
grot
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Pronunciation
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General-American: /ɡɹɑt/
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Received-Pronunciation: /ɡɹɒt/
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rhymes with -ɒt
noun
Meaning 2
Any unpleasant substance or material.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, slang, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
A miserable person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable, slang
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noun
Meaning 4
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: grotto
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cave
History
Etymology
From grotto, by shortening, or French grotte.
Back-formation from grotty.