dirty, filthy, foul, nasty, squalid mean conspicuously unclean or impure. dirty emphasizes the presence of dirt more than an emotional reaction to it. filthy carries a strong suggestion of offensiveness and typically of gradually accumulated dirt that begrimes and besmears.
Dirty generally refers to something that is unclean, impure, or contaminated with dirt, grime, or other pollutants. It can refer to physical objects, surfaces, or environments that are stained, soiled, or not hygienic.
Synonyms: dirty, filthy, grimy, grubby, squalid These adjectives apply to what is unclean, impure, or unkempt: dirty clothes; filthy rags; grimy hands; an old grubby stove; a squalid apartment.
He has a reputation as a dirty player. [=he cheats; he tries to hurt his opponents] a criminal's dirty money [=money earned in an illegal activity] That was a dirty trick! [=an unkind thing to do]
Things that aren't clean are dirty. The greasy pans in your sink, your muddy shoes, your smelly dog, your strange uncle's jokes — all of these things are dirty.
Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually. Synonyms: indecent, lewd, obscene, raunchy, salacious At the reception, Uncle Nick got drunk and told dirty jokes to the bridesmaids.
He has a reputation as a dirty player. [=he cheats; he tries to hurt his opponents] a criminal's dirty money [=money earned in an illegal activity] That was a dirty trick! [=an unkind thing to do]