dirty

/ˈdɜːti/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

2

That makes one unclean; corrupting, infecting.

3

Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.

4

Dishonorable; violating accepted standards or rules.

5

Corrupt, illegal, or improper.

6

Out of tune.

7

Of color, discolored by impurities.

8

Containing data needing to be written back to memory or disk.

9

Carrying illegal drugs among one's possessions or inside of one's bloodstream.

10

Used as an intensifier, especially in conjunction with "great".

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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