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Meaning of the word dirty in English

What does dirty mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dirty

US /ˈdɝː.t̬i/
UK /ˈdɜː.ti/
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Adjective

1.

soiled, stained, or polluted

Example:
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His hands were dirty from working in the garden.
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The river water was dirty and unsafe to drink.
Synonym:
filthy grimy unclean
Antonym:
clean spotless pure
2.

dishonest or unfair

Example:
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He played a dirty trick on his opponent.
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That was a dirty move in the game.
Synonym:
dishonest unfair foul
Antonym:
fair honest clean
3.

involving or characterized by pornography or obscenity

Example:
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He told a dirty joke that made everyone uncomfortable.
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The movie contained some dirty language.
Synonym:
obscene pornographic lewd
Antonym:
clean decent wholesome

Verb

to make something soiled or unclean

Example:
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Don't dirty your new clothes.
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The children dirtied the floor with their muddy shoes.
Synonym:
soil stain pollute
Antonym:
clean purify
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Related Word:
dirty linen do the dirty on get your hands dirty