dirty

Definition

Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

Etymology

From Middle English dirti, alteration of earlier dritti, equivalent to dirt + -y. Cognate with Middle Low German drēterich (“dirty”). See also drite.

Example Sentences

• "Despite a walk in the rain, my shoes weren't too dirty."
• "Many persons are more comfortable when they are dirty than when they are clean; but that does not recommend dirt as a national policy."
• "Don't put that in your mouth, dear. It's dirty."