Dirty
Example: The floor is dirty after people walked inside
Definition
"Dirty" describes a surface or object that is covered with unwanted substances such as dirt, dust, or grime, making it unclean or stained. For example, "The floor is dirty after people walked inside" means the floor has become soiled and needs cleaning.
Etymology
The word "dirty" originates from the Old English word "dirt," which referred to physical filth or soil. The adjective form "dirty" evolved to describe anything covered with dirt or unclean substances. Interestingly, the root "dirt" is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, showing its long-standing connection to the concept of uncleanliness.
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"Dirty" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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