Main Entry:  dirty
Pronunciation: \ˈdər-tē\
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): dirt·i·er; dirt·i·est
Date: 14th century

1 a : not clean or pure b : likely to befoul or defile with dirt c : contaminated with infecting organisms d : containing impurities
2 a : morally unclean or corrupt: as (1) : indecent, vulgar (2) : dishonorable, base (3) : unsportsmanlike b : acquired by disreputable or illegal means : ill-gotten c : disagreeable, distasteful, or objectionable but usually necessary (as in achieving a desired result)
3 a : abominable, hateful b : highly regrettable c : likely to cause disgrace or scandal
4 : foggy, stormy
5 a of color : not clear and bright : dullish b : characterized by a husky, rasping, or raw tonal quality
6 : conveying ill-natured resentment