Filthy

/ˈfɪl.θi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
extremely dirty or unclean; foul.
The kitchen was filthy after the party, with crumbs and spills all over the counters.
offensive or disgusting, often relating to obscene or immoral content.
The film was criticized for its filthy language and graphic scenes.
coarse or vulgar in nature.
He couldn't believe the filthy jokes his friends were telling at the dinner table.

Etymology

Middle English 'filthe', from Old English 'filt' meaning 'dirt, filth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

filthy rich
very wealthy, often with negative connotations.
filthy language
vulgar or obscene language.
filthy habit
a behavior that is considered morally wrong or unacceptable.

Related Words

filth
the state of being filthy; dirt.
filthy lucre
money gained in a dishonorable way.

Slang Meanings

Extremely offensive or disgusting.
That joke was filthy!
To refer to someone with a lot of money.
He's got a filthy amount of wealth.