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dirtball

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Dirtball (noun) means a person who is dirty or sleazy.

noun

A person who is dirty or sleazy.

"He is Fidel Castro, Cuba’s supreme leader, but still known to some Dolorinos by his school nickname, Bola de Churde, or dirtball." — William Grimes, The Boys From Dolores (2007)

A tightly packed, polished ball of mud, made as part of a Japanese children's pastime.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from dirt and ball.

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What is the meaning of dirtball?

"dirtball" (noun) means a person who is dirty or sleazy.

What are the different meanings of dirtball?

"dirtball" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who is dirty or sleazy; 2. A tightly packed, polished ball of mud, made as part of a Japanese children's pastime.