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Meaning of dirty
verb
- To make (something) dirty.
- To stain or tarnish (somebody) with dishonor.
- To debase by distorting the real nature of (something).
- To become soiled.
adjective
- Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime. Example: Despite a walk in the rain, my shoes weren't too dirty.
- That makes one unclean; corrupting, infecting. Example: Don't put that in your mouth, dear. It's dirty.
- Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually. Example: At the reception, Uncle Nick got drunk and told dirty jokes to the bridesmaids.
- Dishonourable; violating accepted standards or rules. Example: He might have scored, but it was a dirty trick that won him the penalty.
- Corrupt, illegal, or improper. Example: I won't accept your dirty money!
adverb
- In a dirty manner. Example: to play dirty
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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