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DIRTY

(adj., adj.sat, verb, adverb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Dirty.

How to pronounce dirty:

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Dirty - as an adjective

Soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

Example: "Dirty unswept sidewalks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soiled7unclean9
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
clean7

(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency

Example: "Dirty words"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
clean7

Spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

Example: "The air near the foundry was always dirty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contaminating18
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
clean7

Dirty - as an adjective satellite

Vile; despicable

Example: "A dirty (or lousy) trick"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filthy15lousy8

Contaminated with infecting organisms

Example: "Dirty wounds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pestiferous16

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

Example: ""dirty" is often used in combination"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dingy10muddied12muddy12

(of a manuscript) defaced with changes

Example: "Foul (or dirty) copy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foul7marked-up

Obtained illegally or by improper means

Example: "Dirty money"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ill-gotten

Expressing or revealing hostility or dislike

Example: "Dirty looks"

Violating accepted standards or rules

Example: "A dirty fighter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheating14foul7unsporting13unsportsmanlike23

Unethical or dishonest

Example: "Dirty police officers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shoddy14sordid8

Unpleasantly stormy

Example: "There's dirty weather in the offing"

Dirty - as a verb

Make soiled, filthy, or dirty

Example: "Don't soil your clothes when you play outside!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
begrime12bemire10colly10grime8soil4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
clean7

Dirty - as an adverb

In a dirty manner.

Example: "To play dirty"

Example Sentences

"The dirty socks were thrown on the floor."
"She refused to touch the dirty dishes in the sink."
"The children came home from playing outside covered in dirty mud."
"The dirty old man stared at them from across the street."
"They lived in a dirty, rundown apartment."
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Word Game Points

Is DIRTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dirty is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIRTY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DIRTY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dirty is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIRTY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DIRTY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dirty is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIRTY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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