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dirty

/ˈdɜːrti/

[/ˈdɜːrti/]

not clean

Beginneradjective

Definition

Dirty means covered with dirt or not clean.

Example

His shoes were dirty after the walk.

His shoes were dirty after the walk.

Etymology

From 'dirt', from Old Norse 'drit', plus '-y'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common adjective; the opposite of 'clean'.

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