Begrimer

/bɪˈɡraɪmər/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that causes grime or makes something grimy and dirty.

Etymology

From begrime (verb) + -er (agent suffix meaning 'one who does'). The -er suffix creates a noun identifying the cause or agent of the action.

Kelly Says

Agent nouns with '-er' are one of English's most productive word patterns—basically any verb can theoretically become a noun describing what does the action. So a 'begrimer' would be that factory smokestack or grimy coal truck that makes everything dirty.

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