dirty

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈdɜːti/
/ˈdɝti/
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make (something) dirty.

2 Definition

To stain or tarnish (somebody) with dishonor.

3 Definition

To debase by distorting the real nature of (something).

4 Definition

To become soiled.

Adjective
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

Example Sentences
  • Despite a walk in the rain, my shoes weren't too dirty.
2 Definition

That makes one unclean; corrupting, infecting.

Example Sentences
  • Don't put that in your mouth, dear. It's dirty.
3 Definition

Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.

Example Sentences
  • At the reception, Uncle Nick got drunk and told dirty jokes to the bridesmaids.
4 Definition

Dishonourable; violating accepted standards or rules.

Example Sentences
  • He might have scored, but it was a dirty trick that won him the penalty.
5 Definition

Corrupt, illegal, or improper.

Example Sentences
  • I won't accept your dirty money!
6 Definition

Out of tune.

Example Sentences
  • You need to tune that guitar: the G string sounds dirty.
7 Definition

Of color, discolored by impurities.

Example Sentences
  • The old flag was a dirty white.
8 Definition

Containing data needing to be written back to memory or disk.

Example Sentences
  • Occasionally it reads the sector into a dirty buffer, which means it needs to sync the dirty buffer first.
9 Definition

Carrying illegal drugs among one's possessions or inside of one's bloodstream.

Example Sentences
  • None of y'all get into my car if you're dirty.
10 Definition

Used as an intensifier, especially in conjunction with "great".

Example Sentences
  • He lives in a dirty great mansion.
11 Definition

Sleety; gusty; stormy.

Example Sentences
  • dirty weather
12 Definition

Of an alcoholic beverage, especially a cocktail or mixed drink: served with the juice of olives.

Example Sentences
  • dirty martini
13 Definition

Of food, indulgent in an unhealthy way.

Example Sentences
  • The waiter served dirty burgers to the customers.
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

In a dirty manner.

Example Sentences
  • to play dirty