Definition of Dirt
Dirt
dirt
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a substance such as sand, loose earth, or mud that covers or makes up the surface of the ground;
e.g. She dug a hole in the dirt and planted the seeds. We drove along a dirt road to get to the campsite.
(noun)
a substance such as dust or grime that makes something/someone appear unclean;
e.g. Their faces were brown with dirt from working in the mill.
(noun)
the quality or state of being unclean;
e.g. He didn't like the dirt of the old building, so he did his best to clean up the space.
(noun)
(informal) gossip, often embarrassing or scandalous in nature and capable of causing harm if revealed, especially about someone's private life or activities;
e.g. I learned a lot of dirt about your past when I was going through the files.
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