According to the Online Etymology Dictionary's entry for 'grotesque':
"Grotty, slang shortening, had a brief vogue 1964 as part of Liverpool argot popularized by The Beatles in "A Hard Day's Night.""
Behold, a member of The Beatles discussing the grotesque:
Make a note of that word and give it to Susan.
It's the new thing.
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Monday, May 31, 2010
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