dirty

/dˈɝti/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
“dirty unswept sidewalks”
(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
“dirty words”
vile; despicable
“a dirty (or lousy) trick”
spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
“the air near the foundry was always dirty”
contaminated with infecting organisms- Jane Austen
“dirty wounds”
(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear is often used in combination
“dirty”
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
“foul (or dirty) copy”
obtained illegally or by improper means
“dirty money”
expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
“dirty looks”
violating accepted standards or rules
“a dirty fighter”
unethical or dishonest
“dirty police officers”
unpleasantly stormy
“there's dirty weather in the offing”

verb

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