filth
Americannoun
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offensive or disgusting dirt or refuse; foul matter.
the filth dumped into our rivers.
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foul condition.
to live in filth.
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moral impurity, corruption, or obscenity.
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vulgar or obscene language or thought.
noun
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foul or disgusting dirt; refuse
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extreme physical or moral uncleanliness; pollution
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vulgarity or obscenity, as in language
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derogatory the police
Etymology
Origin of filth
before 1000; Middle English; Old English fȳlth. See foul, -th 1
Example Sentences
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Ms Stainthorpe said she would "never forget the smell and filth around the house" which was so severe the team had to wear disposable overalls, gloves and masks.
From BBC
Frustration with the city’s filth motivates them to volunteer, but what keeps them together are the friendships.
From Los Angeles Times
As one sketch duo who appeared on The James Whale Radio Show half-joked, the programme was known for its "controversy, filth and degradation - and that's just behind the scenes".
From BBC
I appreciate the level of filth that you come with in this special, not only in terms of subject matter but also just the energy.
From Los Angeles Times
She said her fellow housemates lived "in stink and filth".
From BBC
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