Definition
Definition of DIRT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Deposit Interest Retention TaxTECH. UK money taken from bank interestTECH. UK
- DIRT is deducted from your savings interest.
- Make sure to account for DIRT in your tax returns.
- The bank statement showed the DIRT deducted this year.
Origin of DIRT
Old English drit (excrement)
Terms with DIRT included in their meaning
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cleaning
remove dirt or dust using short strokes with a tool
physical
free from dirt or impurities
physical cleaning
remove dirt from a place or object
hygiene
free from dirt or impurities
tidying task
remove dirt and mess from one's room
hygiene
wash hands to remove dirt or germs
cleaning
make an area or space tidy by removing dirt or mess
cleaning body
brush dirt or dust from your body after falling
cleaning
washing something with clean water to remove dirt or soap
cleaning
act of cleaning by brushing away dirt
cleaning device
device that uses suction to remove dirt from floors
cleaning
removing dirt or liquid from a surface
cleaning
removal of dirt or impurities
cleaning
remove dirt with a brush or hands
pure
free from dirt or impurities
tidy
remove dirt or disorder from a place
household
substance used to remove dirt and stains
household
tool or machine for removing dirt or dust
cleaning
devices for removing dirt or stains
hygiene
state of being free from dirt or impurities
dirt removal
process of removing dirt or toxins from something
special cleaning
very thorough cleaning to remove dirt, germs, or tough stains
hygiene
intensive cleaning to remove dirt and germs
cleaning
bag collecting dirt in a vacuum cleaner
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- French:retenue à la source sur les intérêts bancaires, ...
- German:KESt, ...
- Italian:ritenuta d'acconto sugli interessi, ...
- Spanish:impuesto de retención sobre intereses de depósitos, ...
- Portuguese:IRC, ...
- Chinese:存款利息预扣税, ...
- Japanese:預金利子源泉税, ...
- Arabic:ضريبة اقتطاع الفائدة المصرفية, ...
- Hebrew:מַס עַל רִיבִּית הַפְּקָדוֹת, ...
- Russian:DIRT, ...
- Ukrainian:DIRT, ...
- Hindi:जमा ब्याज प्रतिधारण कर, ...
Definition of dirt - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
stainsubstance that makes something unclean or stained
- There was dirt on his shirt after the game.
2.
ground materialUS loose soil or earthUS
- The children played in the dirt outside..
3.
- She had all the dirt on the celebrity.
Adjective
road or floorUS made of hard earth without cement or stoneUS
- They walked on a dirt road through the forest.
Images of dirt

substance that makes something unclean or stained 
loose soil or earth
Expressions with dirt
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small compact mass of soil or earth
She found a dirt ball in the garden.
search for scandalous information about someone
Reporters often dig dirt on celebrities for stories.
accept insults in a humble way
After the argument, he had to eat dirt.
treated with disrespect or as worthless
He treats his old car like dirt.
treat someone very badly or with no respect
They treat like dirt anyone who disagrees.
costing very little money, extremely inexpensive
These shoes are cheap as dirt.
very ordinary or unremarkable
The design of the house is common as dirt.
uncover hidden or secret information
They hired a detective to dig the dirt on their competitor.
uncover hidden or forgotten facts
They hired a detective to dig up dirt on the case.
share gossip or secrets about others
She loves to dish the dirt about celebrities.
extremely stupid or lacking intelligence
He made a decision that was dumb as dirt.
find secret or embarrassing information about someone
He tried to get dirt on his opponent before the election.
obtain scandalous information about someone
She tried to get the dirt on her rival.
discover something valuable or rewarding
After years of research, they finally hit pay dirt with their new invention.
drop suddenly to the ground for safety
When the shots rang out, everyone hit the dirt.
extremely old or ancient
My grandfather is older than dirt and has many stories to tell.
profitable or valuable discovery or situation
The miners hit pay dirt after weeks of work..
share gossip or rumors about someone
She loves to spread the dirt about her neighbors.
die, often used humorously or casually
He joked that he might take a dirt nap soon.
criticize or speak badly about someone
They always throw dirt on their competitors to gain an advantage.
behave very disrespectfully towards someone
He treats his employees like dirt, never appreciating their hard work.
search for scandalous information about someone
The journalist decided to dig for dirt on the politician.
find something valuable or rewarding
After years of research, they finally struck pay dirt with their new discovery.
make derogatory allegations about someone
Politicians often throw dirt at their opponents.
Origin of dirt
Old Norse, drit (excrement)
Examples of dirt in a sentence
Dirt accumulated on the windowsills over time. She brushed the dirt off her shoes. The garden was full of rich, dark dirt. He spilled the dirt on his coworker. They exchanged dirt about their neighbors. The dirt floor was cool under their feet.
They set up camp on a dirt patch near the river.
View all translations of dirt
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- French:saleté, en terre, ...
- German:Dreck, unbefestigt, ...
- Italian:sporco, sterrata, ...
- Spanish:suciedad, de tierra, ...
- Portuguese:sujidade, de terra batida, ...
- Chinese:污垢, 土质的, ...
- Japanese:汚れ, 土の, ...
- Arabic:وَسَخ, تُرابِي, ...
- Hebrew:לִכְלוּךְ, אֲדָמָה, ...
- Russian:грязь, грунтовый, ...
- Ukrainian:бруд, ґрунтовий, ...
- Hindi:गंदगी, कच्चा, ...

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