What does DIRTY mean?

Here is the requested information: Dirty

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Covered or marked with an unclean substance; morally unclean or impure

Pronunciations: US: /ˈdɜr·ti/; UK: /ˈdɜː·ti/

Origin and Usage: The word "dirty" is believed to have originated from the Old English word "dritan," which means "to defile." It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe something that is unclean or impure, whether it be a physical object or a moral concept. It is often used in a negative context.

Synonyms: Filthy, grimy, soiled, unclean, impure, polluted

Related Words: Filth, grime, smut, stain, sully

Example Sentences:

• The floor was dirty and covered in mud.
• He felt dirty after cheating on the test.
• The politician was accused of having a dirty campaign.
• The kitchen was so dirty that it was impossible to cook in.