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.

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

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.

filth

the state of being filthy; dirt.

filthy lucre

money gained in a dishonorable way.

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.