DIRTY definition: soiled with dirt; foul; unclean. See examples of dirty used in a sentence.

dirty, filthy, foul, nasty, squalid mean conspicuously unclean or impure. dirty emphasizes the presence of dirt more than an emotional reaction to it. filthy carries a strong suggestion of …

DIRTY meaning: 1. marked with dirt, mud, etc., or containing something such as pollution or bacteria: 2. unfair…. Learn more.

Synonyms: dirty, filthy, grimy, grubby, squalid These adjectives apply to what is unclean, impure, or unkempt: dirty clothes; filthy rags; grimy hands; an old grubby stove; a squalid apartment.

If you describe an action as dirty, you disapprove of it and consider it unfair, immoral, or dishonest.

Definition of dirty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 19, 2025 · Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually. Synonyms: indecent, lewd, obscene, raunchy, salacious At the reception, Uncle Nick got drunk and told dirty jokes …

" don't dirty your clothes when you play outside!"; Derived forms: dirtier, dirtied, dirtying, dirtiest, dirties.

Consisting of or imparting dirt or filth; causing foulness; soiling: as, a dirt mixture; dirt work. Characterized by dirt; unclean; not cleanly; sullied: as, dirty hands; dirty employment. …

DIRTY meaning: 1 : not clean; 2 : indecent and offensive Our boss isn't afraid to get her hands dirty and help us finish the work on time.