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The puppy had filthy paws.
What does Filthy mean?
Very dirty.
Dictionary definition
Very dirty, offensive, or morally unpleasant.
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Filthy in a sentence
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Wash those filthy hands before dinner.
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Filthy is stronger than dirty and can also describe offensive language or behavior.
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What does filthy mean?
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Filthy
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fil · thee · strongest beat: fil
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WordFilthy.
Partadjective.
MeaningFilthy means Very dirty.
ExampleExample: The puppy had filthy paws.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fil · thee
- Strongest beat
- fil
- Ending
- thee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fil.
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Opposite words
cleanFree from dirt.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to filthy, depending on context.
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