Dirt meaning

What does “dirt” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dirt” is a noun and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock.

dirt

noun

  1. the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

    Synonymssoil
  2. the state of being covered with unclean things

  3. obscene terms for feces

  4. disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

adjective

  1. (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel

    Synonymsungraded

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University