dirties
|dirt/ies|
A1
🇺🇸
/ˈdɜr.tiz/
🇬🇧
/ˈdɜː.tiz/
(dirty)
unclean or corrupt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dirty' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'drit' (Old English), where 'drit' meant 'excrement, filth'.
Historical Evolution
'dirty' changed from Middle English forms such as 'derty' (or 'dirte') derived from Old English 'drit', and eventually became the modern English word 'dirty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'covered with excrement or filth', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not clean; soiled'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'dirty' used as a noun meaning 'dirty things' (informal: soiled/used items, e.g., laundry)
Put the dirties in the laundry basket.
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Last updated: 2025/12/25 04:23