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dirty

1 dirty /ˈdɚti/ adjective
dirtier; dirtiest
1 dirty
/ˈdɚti/
adjective
dirtier; dirtiest
Britannica Dictionary definition of DIRTY
: not clean
: indecent and offensive see also dirty word
: relating to sex in an indecent or offensive way
see also dirty old man
: not fair or honest
: very bad : deserving to be hated or regretted
: likely to cause shame or disgrace
: difficult or unpleasant
◊ To get your hands dirty is to do difficult and often unpleasant work.
: showing dislike or anger
: not clear or bright in color see also dirty blond at 1blond

— dirtiness

noun [noncount]
2 dirty /ˈdɚti/ verb
dirties; dirtied; dirtying
2 dirty
/ˈdɚti/
verb
dirties; dirtied; dirtying
Britannica Dictionary definition of DIRTY
[+ object]
: to make (something) dirty
3 dirty /ˈdɚti/ adverb
3 dirty
/ˈdɚti/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of DIRTY
: in an unfair or dishonest way