filthy — extremely dirty or unclean
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely dirty or unclean
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪlθi/
Example Sentences
- My roommate's side of the dorm is so filthy that even cockroaches wear hazmat suits.
- The restaurant was shut down due to filthy kitchen conditions.
- After camping for a week without showers, we were absolutely filthy but incredibly happy.
filthy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfɪlθi/]
extremely dirty or unclean
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'fylth' meaning dirt or filth, derived from the Proto-Germanic root 'fulthiz'. The adjective form developed by adding the suffix '-y' to create 'filthy' meaning characterized by filth.
Breakdown
filth (dirt, waste matter) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = filthy
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate's side of the dorm is so filthy that even cockroaches wear hazmat suits.”
“The restaurant was shut down due to filthy kitchen conditions.”
“After camping for a week without showers, we were absolutely filthy but incredibly happy.”
“He became filthy rich by inventing a soap that actually makes you dirtier.”
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