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How to pronounce dirty
Say it like this: /ˈdɝti/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does dirty mean?
adjUnclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
“Despite a walk in the rain, my shoes weren't too dirty.”
That makes one unclean; corrupting, infecting.
“Don't put that in your mouth, dear. It's dirty.”
Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.
“At the reception, Uncle Nick got drunk and told dirty jokes to the bridesmaids.”
advIn a dirty manner.
verbTo make (something) dirty.
To stain or tarnish (somebody) with dishonor.
To debase by distorting the real nature of (something).
nounAnything that is dirty.
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