Meaning & Definition of word "Dirty"

Dirty

/ˈdɜːrti/

noun:

  • 1. The dirty state or quality; filth.
    • Example: He did not want to live in the dirty of the city.

verb:

  • 1. To make dirty; to soil.
    • Example: The children dirtied their clothes while playing in the mud.

adjective:

  • 1. Not clean; covered or marked with an unclean substance.
    • Example: His hands were dirty after working on the car.
  • 2. Soiled or stained.
    • Example: The dirty dishes piled up in the sink.
  • 3. Unpleasant or offensive, especially in a moral or ethical sense; indecent.
    • Example: The film was criticized for its dirty jokes.
  • 4. In a state of moral corruption or disrepute.
    • Example: The politician had a dirty reputation due to several scandals.

Etymology

Middle English: from Old Norse 'drit.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

dirty laundry:

Unpleasant personal matters, often referring to scandals.

dirty work:

Unpleasant or dishonest work that others do not want to do.

dirty mind:

A person who thinks or talks about sexual matters in an inappropriate way.

dirty hands:

To engage in unethical or immoral actions to achieve a goal.

Related Words

clean:

Free from dirt, marks, or stains.

soil:

To make dirty.

messy:

Untidy or disorganized.

Slang Meanings of dirty

Meaning: Dirty cash

Example Sentence: Money acquired through illegal activities.

Meaning: Dirty dog

Example Sentence: A person who is deceitful or treacherous.

Meaning: Dirty look

Example Sentence: A facial expression that shows disapproval or annoyance.

Meaning: Dirty dancing

Example Sentence: A provocative form of dancing that involves close physical contact.