Pronunciation: /ˈdɜrti/

Definitions of dirty

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'dirty' describes something that is not clean or impure.

Example Sentences

A1 The dog's paws were dirty from playing in the mud.

A2 She refused to eat at the restaurant because the tables looked dirty.

B1 The windows were so dirty that it was hard to see outside.

B2 After working in the garden all day, his clothes were covered in dirty soil.

C1 The politician's dirty tactics were exposed by the media.

C2 The company was fined for their dirty business practices.

Examples of dirty in a Sentence

formal The kitchen floor was covered in dirty footprints.

informal I can't believe you're wearing those dirty sneakers to the party.

slang I need to wash these dirty clothes before they start to smell.

figurative His hands were dirty with the corruption of his business dealings.

Grammatical Forms of dirty

past tense

dirtied

plural

dirties

comparative

dirtier

superlative

dirtiest

present tense

dirty

future tense

will dirty

perfect tense

have dirtied

continuous tense

is dirtying

singular

dirty

positive degree

dirty

infinitive

to dirty

gerund

dirtying

participle

dirty

Origin and Evolution of dirty

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'dirty' originated from the Old English word 'dritig' which means filthy or unclean.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dirty' has retained its meaning of being unclean or soiled, but has also taken on additional connotations related to immorality or unethical behavior.