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The definition of dirty is something soiled, unclean or impure.
(adjective)- A job that causes your hands to become covered in filth is an example of a dirty job.
- A dish that has bits of old food on it is an example of a dirty dish.
- Impure or sinful thoughts are an example of dirty thoughts.
To dirty is to cause something to become unclean or impure.
(verb)When you get mud on the floor, this is an example of a situation where you dirty the floor.
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See dirty in Webster's New World College Dictionary
- soiled or soiling with dirt; unclean
- causing one to be soiled with dirt: a dirty occupation
- lacking luster or brilliance; dull, grayish, etc.: a dirty green
- obscene; pornographic: dirty jokes
- given to lechery or lustful thoughts; prurient: a dirty mind, dirty old man
- disagreeable or contemptible; mean; nasty: a dirty coward
- unfair; dishonest; unsportsmanlike: a dirty player
- unkind; malicious or malevolent: dirty remarks
- ☆ producing much fallout: said of nuclear weapons
- revealing anger or irritation: a dirty look
- squally; rough: dirty weather
- ☆ Slang rasping, reedy, rough, etc. in tone: a dirty trumpet
Origin: ME dritti
See dirty in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective dirt·i·er, dirt·i·est
- 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.
- Squalid or filthy; run-down: dirty slums.
- a. Obscene or indecent: dirty movies; a dirty joke.b. Malicious or scandalous: a dirty lie.
- 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.
- a. Unpleasant or distasteful; thankless: Laying off workers is the dirty part of this job.b. Extremely unfortunate or regrettable: a dirty shame.
- Expressing disapproval or hostility: gave us a dirty look.
- Not bright and clear in color; somewhat dull or drab. Often used in combination: dirty-blonde hair; dirty-green walls.
- Producing a very great amount of long-lived radioactive fallout. Used of nuclear weapons.
- Stormy; rough: dirty weather.
- To make soiled.
- To stain or tarnish with dishonor.
To become soiled.
Related Forms:
- dirtˈi·ly adverb
- dirtˈi·ness noun
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