Dirt

/dɜːrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A substance, such as soil or dust, that is composed of particles of matter and can cover surfaces.

The children played in the dirt while the adults set up the picnic.

Unclean or filthy matter; grime.

She wiped the dirt off her shoes before entering the house.

Something that is morally or ethically objectionable; a scandal.

The journalist exposed the dirt behind the politician's fundraising activities.

A particular situation or facts about a person, especially ones considered damaging.

I found some dirt on my competitor that may help in the upcoming elections.

Earth, especially when loose or stirred up.

They dug in the dirt to plant the new flowers.

Middle English, from Old Norse 'drit', meaning 'excrement'.

dirt cheap

Extremely inexpensive.

dirt on someone

Dishonorable or disreputable information about someone.

to throw dirt

To speak negatively or slander someone.

soil

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.

gravel

A loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones.

clay

A natural, earthy material that is plastic when wet.

Bad reputation or scandal.

She's got a lot of dirt on that guy.

Copious or unwanted information.

If you want the dirt, just ask around.