For curious minds ages 3–12

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Dirty

/ˈdɜːti/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Dirty

adjective

Meaning: Covered with dirt and needs a wash.

Full meaning: Not clean.

Phonics sounds: d-ir-t-y — blend them together!

Example: “My shoes were dirty after football.”

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Category: describing · Frequency rank: 25 (smaller = more common)