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Dirty An adjective used to describe something or someone that is morally bankrupt, dishonest, and generally unpleasant.  ■ "I knew he was dirty the moment I met him - he had a smarmy smile and spoke with an accent that sounded like he was from the wrong side of the tracks."


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multitude A large and varied collection of people or things, often more than you would expect or can handle.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone in the multitude of dirty clothes on my laundry room floor. Now I have to sift through a mountain of dirty socks and underwear to find it."

affects To have a significant impact on someone or something, often in a negative way.  ■ "I can't believe you left dirty dishes in the sink - it really affects me!

Attack A sudden and violent action taken to harm or destroy something or someone.  ■ "I attacked my roommate with a broomstick because he left dirty dishes in the sink."

berating To scold or criticize someone, usually in a loud and angry manner.  ■ "She was berating her husband for leaving dirty dishes in the sink."

blimey An exclamation used to express surprise or disbelief, often accompanied by a slight shaking of the head.  ■ "Blimey, that's a lot of work!" John exclaimed as he looked at the pile of dirty dishes on the counter.

Clean Something that is free of dirt, dust, or other impurities; something that is pure and untainted.  ■ I used to have a really dirty room, but then I cleaned it and now it's so spacious and inviting!

contaminate To make something dirty, impure or undesirable by coming into contact with it.  ■ John accidentally contaminated his sandwich by forgetting to wash his hands before handling it.

deplore To regard with horror, disgust or disapproval.  ■ "I deplore people who litter. It's just so dirty and inconsiderate."

Detestable Something that is so loathsome or disgusting that it is almost impossible to bear the thought of it.  ■ "His dirty socks left on the floor were detestable. How could anyone live like that?"

diaper A piece of cloth or paper used to protect an infant's bottom from becoming dirty.  ■ "Mommy, I think you forgot to change my diaper! I feel like a human burrito!"

dingy adjective  ■ A person who is always wearing old, tattered clothes. "That dingy old man was walking down the street in his dirty and worn-out shoes."

dreck Something that is of poor quality or low value, often something that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant.  ■ "The politician's speech was a pile of dreck - full of empty promises and half-truths."

dusty adjective: full of dust; dirty; covered in a thick layer of dust.  ■ "I forgot to clean the house before going on vacation, and now everything is dusty! I'll have to spend my entire weekend cleaning."

Equestrian A person who loves and cares for horses.  ■ "John's parents were shocked when they found out he wanted to be an equestrian. They didn't understand why he would want to spend his days with dirty, smelly animals."

fleabag A person who is slovenly, dirty, or unkempt.  ■ "The fleabag's room was a mess with clothes and food scattered everywhere."

flue A device used to expel smoke or other gases from a chimney or fireplace.  ■ "I don't know why we bother cleaning the flue, it only gets dirty again the next time we use the fireplace."

Grieves A state of being extremely annoyed, especially by something that has been done intentionally.  ■ "I'm grieving because my roommate left dirty dishes in the sink. I can't believe they don't understand how to do basic chores."

grungy adjective: possessing a rough, dirty appearance, often associated with the style and music of the 1990s grunge scene  ■ "The lead singer's voice was grungy, adding to the overall grunge vibe of the concert."

Horribly To cause great shock, horror, or dismay.  ■ "The sight of his roommate's dirty laundry horribly disturbed me."

intolerable Something that is so annoying, unpleasant or unacceptable that it becomes impossible to tolerate or endure.  ■ "I can't believe my roommate left dirty dishes in the sink again. It's completely intolerable!

Irritated Feeling angry, annoyed, or bothered by something small.  ■ "When my roommate left dirty dishes in the sink, I couldn't help but feel irritated. Maybe next time they should try doing their part around here."

Laundering The process of cleaning clothes and other fabrics, usually by washing them with soap and water.  ■ I forgot to do the laundry last week and now all my clothes are wrinkled and dirty.

mantel The narrow strip of wood or stone that extends over the fireplace opening to hold a mantlepiece.  ■ "I need to clean the mantel before we have guests over. It's getting quite dirty and cluttered."

meddling The act of interfering in someone else's business or affairs, usually in a busybody and intrusive way.  ■ "I don't appreciate my neighbor constantly meddling in my yard and leaving me dirty notes about it.

messier An extremely messy person. Someone who is always making a mess, either intentionally or unintentionally.  ■ "My roommate is such a messier. She leaves dirty dishes in the sink and her clothes all over the floor."

Mopped To clean a floor using a mop and water.  ■ "John's mom mopped the kitchen floor this morning, but when he came home from school she had left it dirty again!

nastiest adjective, Extremely unpleasant, offensive or disagreeable  ■ When my roommate left dirty dishes in the sink, I called her the nastiest person on Earth.

Nauseating Something that causes disgust or revulsion, often because it is excessively unpleasant or offensive.  ■ She couldn't stand the sight of her roommate's dirty dishes and decided to clean them all herself. It was a nauseating experience.

noses The floppy, fleshy parts at the ends of a human's or animal's face that are used for smelling and breathing.  ■ "I have to clean my nose every day because it's so dirty from all the snot I produce."

Offend To cause offense to someone.  ■ John offended everyone at the party by telling dirty jokes. He didn't even realize it until someone slapped him in the face and yelled "That was offensive!"

pigsty A dirty, disorganized mess or pile of things.  ■ After the party, the living room turned into a pigsty with beer cans and pizza boxes strewn everywhere.

pollute To make something dirty or contaminate by adding impurities or harmful substances.  ■ "I accidentally polluted my friend's shirt with my sweaty water bottle. Now we both have matching yellow stains!"

pornos A collection of dirty pictures or videos that are meant to be viewed for sexual pleasure.  ■ "I accidentally left my pornos out in the open and my roommate found them."

Purposely To act in a way that is deliberately intended to be funny, usually by being absurd or exaggerated.  ■ "I purposely left my socks outside so they could get dirty and smell like feet."

searches The act of searching for something in a humorous way, often involving exaggerated or nonsensical behavior.  ■ "I searched high and low for my missing phone, but all I found was a pile of dirty socks."

slob A person who is excessively dirty, messy, or disorganized.  ■ "I forgot to take a shower for three days and now I'm officially a slob."

Tarnish A state of being dirty, worn-out, or in disrepute.  ■The once shiny silverware had tarnished over time due to lack of cleaning and proper maintenance.

vermin Small, dirty animals that are often considered pests.  ■ "I was horrified to see a group of rats running through the streets. Those vermin were causing all sorts of chaos!"

walling The act of putting up walls or other barriers to prevent people from entering or exiting a particular area.  ■ "I didn't want my in-laws to see my dirty laundry, so I started walling off the bedroom."

airing The act of exposing one's personal or embarrassing information to the public, often in order to humiliate oneself.  ■ After losing his job and being dumped by his girlfriend, John decided to air his dirty laundry on national television. He revealed that he had been cheating on her with a goat for years.

aprons A piece of fabric worn over the front of a person's clothing, typically to protect against spills or stains.  ■ "I always wear an apron when I cook, so that I don't have to worry about getting my shirt dirty.",  ■ "The chef was wearing a fancy apron made of silk and lace, but it didn't protect her from spilling sauce on her expensive dress.,  ■ "I forgot to wear an apron when I was painting, and now my shirt is covered in paint spots.",  ■ "The cook's apron had a funny design of cartoon characters on it, which made her smile every time she looked down at it.

arguments A heated exchange of words between two or more people, often leading to disagreement and frustration.  ■ "Why did you leave dirty dishes in the sink?" "Because I was lazy!", "That's ridiculous! We need to clean up now." "Fine, I'll do it myself."

bench A flat, solid surface designed for people to sit or kneel on. Often used in the context of sports stadiums, parks, and outdoor settings.  ■ John sat on the bench during the soccer game because he didn't want to get dirty playing.

birch A tree with bark that is easily peeled away in long, thin strips, often used to make furniture or paper., A person who is excessively fussy, particular, or picky, especially about cleanliness or order.  ■ I need to get rid of all these birch trees in my backyard before they start shedding their bark on my car., My roommate is such a birch - they won't let me leave dirty dishes in the sink for more than 5 minutes!

Contaminating To make something or someone unpleasant, dirty or spoiled by contact with a harmful substance or person.  ■ Jane accidentally spilled her coffee on her shirt, contaminating it with a strong smell of coffee and making her look like a mess.

Contracts A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and conditions of a business transaction, such as the sale of goods or services.  ■ "I signed a contract with my boss to do all his dirty work for him in exchange for a steady supply of pizza and beer. It's a win-win situation!

Fending The act of using one's wits or creativity to deal with a difficult situation, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I was fending for myself at that restaurant, but the waiter kept giving me dirty looks. I guess my sense of humor wasn't fending off his judgment."

Filthy adjective: Extremely dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant in appearance, smell, taste, touch, or behavior.  ■ John accidentally spilled his cup of coffee and had to wear filthy clothes for the rest of the day because he didn't have a change of clothes.

Futility The quality of being fruitless or incapable of producing any useful or desired result. Something that is pointless or has no purpose.  ■ "I tried to clean the house, but all my efforts were in vain - the futility of trying to keep a dirty house clean was too much for me."