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“dirty” in English

dirty
Illustration of "dirty" in a English cultural setting
A child's hands are smeared with mud after playing in the garden, with dirt under the fingernails and streaks of soil across the palms.

Usage note

Use 'dirty' to describe something that is not clean.

Examples

  • My shoes are dirty.

    My shoes are dirty.

  • The floor is dirty.

    The floor is dirty.

  • Wash your dirty hands.

    Wash your dirty hands.

Quick check

What does "dirty" mean?

  • A. dirty
  • B. bad
  • C. beautiful
  • D. big

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