Filth

/fɪlθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

offensive or disgusting dirt or refuse; foul matter.

The alley was filled with filth, making it hard to walk through.

moral corruption or depravity.

The book was criticized for its portrayal of filth and immorality.

obscene or lewd language or behavior.

He was known for using filth in his comedy routines, which some audiences found offensive.

Middle English 'filth', from Old English 'fylð', related to Old Norse 'filt', with roots in Proto-Germanic.

filth and fury

A situation of chaos or turbulence.

filthy rich

Extremely wealthy.

filthy

Extremely dirty.

filthiness

The state of being filthy.

In objectionable or obscene contexts

That movie was pure filth!

Something extremely messy

His room is total filth right now.