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Dirt (Noun)

Meaning 1

The part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The farmer's hands were stained with dirt from a long day of gardening.
  • Dirt and debris littered the construction site after the storm.
  • She scraped the dirt off her boots before entering the clean house.
  • The park ranger explained to the children how dirt is a crucial component of a healthy ecosystem.
  • The archaeologists carefully brushed away the dirt to reveal the ancient fossils.

Synonyms

  • Soil

Hypernyms

  • Earth

Hyponyms

  • Podsol Soil
  • Podsolic Soil
  • Clay
  • Laterite
  • Podsol
  • Topsoil
  • Bog Soil
  • Alluvial Soil
  • Desert Soil
  • Fuller's Earth
  • Indurated Clay
  • Caliche
  • Gumbo
  • Mud
  • Residual Soil
  • Mold
  • Clunch
  • Bole
  • Silt
  • Loess
  • Prairie Soil
  • Sand
  • Subsoil
  • Wiesenboden
  • Humus
  • Till
  • Indian Red
  • Sedimentary Clay
  • Regosol
  • Podzol
  • Tundra Soil
  • Marl
  • Gilgai Soil
  • Loam

Meaning 2

Disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The tabloid magazine was notorious for digging up dirt on celebrities and publishing it for the world to see.
  • She was known for spreading dirt about her coworkers, often ruining their reputations in the process.
  • The politician's opponents were quick to pounce on any dirt they could find on him, using it to discredit him in the eyes of the public.
  • The reality TV show was criticized for its focus on dirt and scandal, rather than on showcasing the contestants' talents.
  • He was hesitant to get involved with her, having heard all sorts of dirt about her troubled past.

Synonyms

  • Malicious Gossip
  • Scandal

Hypernyms

  • Scuttlebutt
  • Gossip

Meaning 3

Obscene terms for feces.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Usages

  • Dirty Word
  • Filth
  • Vulgarism
  • Obscenity

Examples

  • The child was scolded for using the word "dirt" to refer to feces during dinner.
  • The comedian's joke about stepping in dirt was met with awkward laughter from the audience.
  • After a few too many drinks, he started using crude terms like "dirt" to describe his stomach issues.
  • The parents were shocked to hear their young son use the word "dirt" to talk about bathroom activities.
  • The euphemism "dirt" was used to avoid offending anyone during the rather uncomfortable conversation.

Synonyms

  • Poop
  • Turd
  • Shit
  • Shite
  • Crap

Hypernyms

  • Fecal Matter
  • Feces
  • Faeces
  • Ordure
  • Stool
  • Dejection
  • BM

Meaning 4

The state of being covered with unclean things.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The children were in a state of dirt after playing outside in the mud all day.
  • The streets of the city were filled with dirt and debris after the hurricane.
  • She scrubbed the sink until it was free of dirt and stains.
  • After a week of not showering, his body was covered in dirt and grime.
  • The hikers emerged from the forest in a cloud of dirt and dust, exhausted but exhilarated.

Synonyms

  • Grunge
  • Filth
  • Stain
  • Grease
  • Grime
  • Soil

Hypernyms

  • Uncleanness

Related Words

  • Dirty (adjective)
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