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Meaning of dirt
The primary meaning of the word "dirt" is a substance, such as soil or mud, that is unclean or impure.
Etymology of dirt
The word "dirt" comes from the Old Norse word "drit", which is related to the Old English word "dritan", meaning to defile or pollute
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to unclean or impure substances, and has also been used figuratively to refer to scandalous or disreputable rumors or stories
Synonyms
Definitions
- A loose, friable, or crumbling material, especially when unclean or impure
- * A substance, such as soil or mud, that is unclean or impure
- * Informal, a scandalous or disreputable rumor or story
Usage Examples
- The garden was filled with dirt and debris after the storm
- * The dirt on the floor was making it difficult to clean
- * The rumor about the company's financial troubles was just dirt spread by a competitor
Antonyms
cleanliness
purity
spotlessness
immaculateness
freshness
sterility
antisepticness
cleanliness
tidiness
orderliness
neatness
precision
elegance
refinement
culture
sophistication
polish
gloss
sheen
sparkle
shine
radiance
glow