Dirt

/dɜːt/

The meaning and definition of Dirt, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Previously unknown facts, or the invented "facts", about a person.
    β€œThe reporter uncovered the dirt on the businessman by going undercover.”
  2. A stain or spot (on clothes etc); any foreign substance that worsens appearance.
verb
  1. To make foul or filthy; soil; befoul; dirty
Synonyms gossip kompromat filth

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