Meaning & Definition of word "Dirty"

Dirty

/ˈdɜːrti/

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

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

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.

●Middle English: from Old Norse 'drit.'

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.

clean:

Free from dirt, marks, or stains.

soil:

To make dirty.

messy:

Untidy or disorganized.

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.