dirty

(dûrˈtē)

1. a. Soiled, as with dirt; unclean.
   b. Spreading dirt; polluting: The air near the foundry was always dirty.
   c. Apt to soil with dirt or grime: a dirty job at the garage.
   d. Contaminated with bacteria or other infectious microorganisms.
2. Squalid or filthy; run-down: dirty slums.
3. a. Obscene or indecent: dirty movies; a dirty joke.
   b. Malicious or scandalous: a dirty lie.
4. a. Unethical or corrupt; sordid: dirty politics.
   b. Not sportsmanlike: dirty players; a dirty fighter.
   c. Acquired by illicit or improper means: dirty money.
   d. Slang Possessing or using illegal drugs.
5. a. Unpleasant or distasteful; thankless: Laying off workers is the dirty part of this job.
   b. Extremely unfortunate or regrettable: a dirty shame.
6. Expressing disapproval or hostility: gave us a dirty look.
7. Not bright and clear in color; somewhat dull or drab. Often used in combination: dirty-blonde hair; dirty-green walls.
8. Producing a very great amount of long-lived radioactive fallout. Used of nuclear weapons.
9. Stormy; rough: dirty weather.

1. To make soiled.
2. To stain or tarnish with dishonor.

Related Forms:

• dirtˈi·ly adverb

• dirtˈi·ness noun