🇬🇧 Dirty meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Dirty describes something that is covered with or contains dirt, dust, or other unclean substances. It can refer to objects, places, or even people who need cleaning. Being dirty often means something looks messy, feels grimy, or smells bad.

My little brother’s hands were so dirty, I thought he was wearing gloves—he wasn’t.

The washing machine saw my dirty socks and said, "Nope, I quit!"

I wiped my dirty hands on my pants, so now both my hands and my pants are a problem.

The dishes were so dirty that even the sponge refused to touch them.

I found a dirty sock under my bed, and I’m pretty sure it waved at me.

A boy and a dog play in the yard. The dog jumps in mud. The boy laughs and gets dirty hands and a dirty face and dirty shoes. The dog is dirty and shakes on the clean rug. The rug is dirty. Mom sees and smiles, then brings soap and a towel. They wash and feel happy.

This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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