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Definition dirt in British English

dirt noun

[uncountable] noun
/dɜː(r)t/
1

a substance that makes something dirty

Example

His face was covered in dirt.

Example

Angelo brushed the dirt off his coat.

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2

soil or mud (=soil mixed with water)

Example

Groups of children were playing in the dirt.

Example

mounds of dirt

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3

information about someone that could damage their reputation if people knew about it

Example

They will publish any dirt they can find on their political opponents.

Example

The papers were looking to dig up all the dirt on Dale.

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Definition dirt in British English