DIRT


Meaning of DIRT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɜ:(r)t ]

1.

If there is dirt on something, there is dust, mud, or a stain on it.

I started to scrub off the dirt.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

You can refer to the earth on the ground as dirt , especially when it is dusty.

They all sit on the dirt in the dappled shade of a tree.

= earth

N-UNCOUNT

3.

A dirt road or track is made from hard earth. A dirt floor is made from earth without any cement, stone, or wood laid on it.

I drove along the dirt road...

ADJ : ADJ n

4.

If you say that you have the dirt on someone, you mean that you have information that could harm their reputation or career. ( INFORMAL )

Steve was keen to get all the dirt he could on her...

N-SING : oft the N , N on n

5.

If someone dishes the dirt on you, they say bad things about you, without worrying if they are true or not, or if they will damage your reputation. ( mainly BRIT INFORMAL )

He dishes the dirt on his buddies.

PHRASE : V inflects , oft PHR on n [ disapproval ]

6.

If you say that someone treats you like dirt , you are angry with them because you think that they treat you unfairly and with no respect.

People think they can treat me like dirt!

PHRASE : V inflects [ disapproval ]

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