EnglishMain Dictionary
dirt
Universal Words
noun [U]
1 any substance that makes sth dirty, for example dust, soil or mud:
His clothes were covered in dirt. * First remove any grease or dirt from the surface. * The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt.
2 (especially AmE) loose earth or soil:
He picked up a handful of dirt and threw it at them. * Pack the dirt firmly round the plants. * They lived in a shack with a dirt floor.
3 (informal) unpleasant or harmful information about sb that could be used to damage their reputation, career, etc:
Do you have any dirt on the new guy?
4 (informal) = EXCREMENT:
dog dirt
IDIOMS see DISHv., TREATv.
