dirty

dirty is on the Basic English 850 List.

direction - dirty - discovery

Word parts

dirt + -y

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɜːti/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɝti/ or [ˈdɝɾi]

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Adjective

Positive dirty

Comparative dirtier

Superlative dirtiest

1. If something is dirty, it has dirt on it, or it is not clean.
   • Synonyms: soiled and filthy
   • Antonym: clean

   After playing outside all day, her hands were all dirty.

   You shouldn't say damn, shit, and other dirty words.

• 
  The pool on top is clean, the pool on the bottom is dirty
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  Dirty dishes
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  This pig has a dirty nose

Related words

• dirt