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dirty

1 of 2adjective
/ˈdɝti/
Forms:dirtier,dirtiest
1

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

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  • He had a dirty face after playing in the mud.
  • He wore dirty shoes that left muddy footprints on the floor.
  • She found a dirty stain on her favorite shirt.
  • She had to clean her dirty car after a long road trip.
  • The dirty dishes in the restaurant's kitchen needed to be washed.
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2

characterized by content or behavior that is considered inappropriate

  • His dirty jokes were not appreciated at the formal event.
  • The movie was rated R for its dirty language and explicit scenes.
  • She was offended by the dirty remarks made during the conversation.
  • The comedian’s dirty humor received mixed reactions from the audience.
  • They avoided discussing the dirty details of the scandal in public.
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3

vile; despicable

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4

spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

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5

unethical or dishonest

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expressing or revealing hostility or dislike

7

obtained illegally or by improper means

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(of a manuscript) defaced with changes

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(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear

10

contaminated with infecting organisms

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11

unpleasantly stormy

12

violating accepted standards or rules