filthy
gb/fˈɪlθi/ us/fˈɪlθi/
B1
English
~ 7900
mocskos, obszcén, trágár, pocsék, undorító, piszkosul gazdag, brutális
B1
1
mocskos
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is filthy
Your shoes are absolutely filthy after that hike.
A túra után a cipőid teljesen mocskosak lettek.
The children came home filthy from playing in the mud.
A gyerekek mocskosan jöttek haza, miután a sárban játszottak.
She scrubbed the filthy kitchen floor until it finally looked clean again.
The river is filthy because the factory keeps dumping waste into it.
He refused to sit on the filthy sofa in the abandoned house.
Learner examples
My hands are filthy after working in the garden.
Mocskos lett a kezem a kerti munka után.
The floor is filthy; I need to clean it.
Mocskos a padló; fel kell mosnom.
The dog got filthy in the rain and mud.
Please take off those filthy boots before you come in.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "filthy" when they only mean "a bit dirty". "Filthy" is very strong and suggests something is so dirty that it is unpleasant or even disgusting. For normal, everyday dirt, "dirty" is more natural.
Meaning
very dirty; covered with dirt
Collocations
filthy clothes
|filthy hands
|filthy room
|filthy streets
|absolutely filthy
|filthy bathroom
Synonyms
dirty (A general word for not clean; less strong and emotional than "filthy".)
Antonyms
clean (Describes something without dirt or marks, the opposite of filthy.)
Themes
daily life
|home
|environment
|daily_life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very, very dirty, so that it looks or feels bad or unhealthy.
Extremely dirty, often to the point of being unpleasant or unhealthy.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone]/[something] is filthy
He was fired for making filthy comments to his coworkers.
Kirúgták, mert obszcén megjegyzéseket tett a munkatársainak.
I don't want my kids watching that filthy movie.
Nem akarom, hogy a gyerekeim megnézzék azt az obszcén filmet.
She told him to stop sending her filthy pictures.
The comedian's act was so filthy that several people walked out.
He has a filthy mind and turns every innocent remark into a sexual joke.
Learner examples
That TV show is too filthy for children.
Az a tévéműsor túl obszcén a gyerekeknek.
He told a filthy joke, and many people were not happy.
Obszcén viccet mesélt, és sokan nem örültek neki.
Please stop using such filthy language in this house.
She hates the filthy comments she reads online.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the physical "dirty" sense and say things like "a filthy floor" when they mean "morally bad". Also, some learners don't realize how strong and negative this word is in this sense; using it about a person can sound very insulting.
Meaning
morally disgusting or sexually obscene
Collocations
filthy joke
|filthy language
|filthy mind
|filthy pictures
|filthy movie
|filthy comments
Synonyms
obscene (Focuses on being sexually offensive or shocking; slightly more formal than "filthy".)
Antonyms
decent (Describes language or behavior that follows social and moral rules, not rude or offensive.)
Themes
morality
|sex
|communication
|relationships
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very bad or dirty in a moral way, especially about sex or rude words and pictures.
Morally disgusting, especially because it is sexually obscene, offensive, or grossly indecent.
B2
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
[something/someone] is in a filthy [state/mood]
I woke up in a filthy mood and snapped at everyone.
Pocsék kedvvel ébredtem, és mindenkire ráförmedtem.
We had to walk home in that filthy weather.
Abban a pocsék időben kellett hazagyalogolnunk.
There was a filthy smell coming from the fridge.
He gave me a filthy look when I mentioned his mistake.
The medicine left a filthy taste in my mouth.
Learner examples
The weather is filthy today, cold and wet.
Ma pocsék az idő: hideg van és esik.
She is in a filthy mood and does not want to talk.
Pocsék kedve van, és nem akar beszélni.
There is a filthy smell in this room.
He gave me a filthy look when I laughed.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "filthy" here where a softer word like "bad" or "unpleasant" would be more natural, especially in formal writing. "Filthy" is very strong and sounds quite emotional and informal.
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or nasty
Collocations
filthy weather
|filthy mood
|filthy smell
|filthy taste
|filthy look
|filthy temper
Synonyms
disgusting (A strong general word for very unpleasant; does not carry the extra informal, slangy feel that "filthy" can have.)
Antonyms
pleasant (Describes something that feels nice or enjoyable, the opposite of filthy in this sense.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|weather
|daily_life
Definition
Very, very unpleasant or nasty, for example weather, a smell, a taste, or the way someone behaves or feels.
Extremely unpleasant, nasty, or disgusting, especially of weather, smells, tastes, or someone's mood or behavior.
B2
INFORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
[someone] is filthy rich
They sold their startup and are now filthy rich.
Eladták a startupjukat, és most piszkosul gazdagok.
The resort is only for the filthy rich.
Az üdülőhely csak a piszkosul gazdagoknak való.
He became filthy rich after inheriting his grandfather's estate.
People think all celebrities are filthy rich, but that's not always true.
She doesn't need the job; her parents are filthy rich.
Learner examples
Her new husband is filthy rich.
Az új férje piszkosul gazdag.
Some people become filthy rich from one good idea.
Vannak, akik egyetlen jó ötletből piszkosul gazdaggá válnak.
He wants to be filthy rich before he is forty.
They live in a big house because they are filthy rich.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "filthy rich" means that the money is gained in a dirty or illegal way. It usually just means "extremely rich" and often has a joking or slightly critical tone, but not always criminal.
Meaning
extremely rich (informal)
Collocations
filthy rich
|get filthy rich
|become filthy rich
|filthy rich businessman
|filthy rich family
|filthy rich investor
Synonyms
loaded (Informal word for very rich; usually sounds more friendly or light than "filthy rich".)
Antonyms
broke (Very informal for having no money; the opposite of being rich.)
Themes
money
|society
|finance
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very, very rich; having a lot more money than most people.
Having an extremely large amount of money; very rich.
C1
SLANG
5
brutális
B2
Usage pattern:
filthy [shot/move/beat/etc.]
That was a filthy crossover; the defender fell over.
Brutális crossover volt; a védő el is esett.
The drummer played a filthy beat that shook the whole club.
A dobos brutális ütemet játszott, amitől az egész klub beleremegett.
He scored a filthy goal from outside the box.
The guitarist ended the song with a filthy solo that blew everyone away.
Her new track has some absolutely filthy bass drops.
Learner examples
The player made a filthy move and the crowd shouted.
A játékos brutális cselt mutatott be, és a közönség felkiáltott.
He hit a filthy shot into the top corner.
Brutális lövést küldött a felső sarokba.
The DJ played a filthy beat and everyone started to dance.
That guitar solo was filthy; everyone cheered.
Common mistake:
Learners often assume this slang use is negative because the basic meaning of "filthy" is bad. In some youth and sports slang, however, "filthy" is a strong compliment meaning very impressive or cool. It should only be used in informal situations.
Meaning
impressively good (slang)
Collocations
filthy move
|filthy shot
|filthy goal
|filthy crossover
|filthy beat
|filthy riff
Synonyms
sick (Slang meaning very impressive or cool; used in similar contexts to this sense of "filthy".)
Antonyms
lame (Slang for boring, weak, or unimpressive, the opposite of this positive slang sense of "filthy".)
Themes
sports
|music
|slang
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
(Slang) Very, very good or cool in a strong way, for example a move in sport or a part of a song.
(Slang) Extremely good, skilful, or powerful in a way that shocks or excites people, especially about music, sports moves, or tricks.
Grammar
Dictionary form
filthy
IPA
GB/fˈɪlθi/
US/fˈɪlθi/
Syllables & stress
filthy (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (filthy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: filthy
- Comparative: filthier
- Superlative: filthiest
Word family
Expressions
filthy dirty
1/fˈɪlθi dˈɚti/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely, completely dirty
Very, very dirty; covered in dirt or mess.
Examples
- The kids came back from the park filthy dirty from playing in the sand and mud.
- These boots are filthy dirty; leave them outside, please.
- By the end of the camping trip, we were all filthy dirty and tired.
filthy lucre
1/fˈɪlθi lˈʌkɹi/
fixed phrase
literary
money gained in a dirty way
Money that is seen as morally bad, for example because it was earned in a wrong or selfish way.
Examples
- He said he would not let the promise of filthy lucre change his principles.
- Some critics claim the charity is more interested in filthy lucre than in helping people.
- The novel shows how the main character slowly gives up his values for filthy lucre.
filthy rich
1/fˈɪlθi ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/
idiom
informal
extremely rich person
Very, very rich; having much more money than most people.
Examples
- After that app went viral, the creators became filthy rich.
- Only the filthy rich can afford to live in that part of town.
- He jokes that marrying her would be a good idea because her family is filthy rich.
filthy rich
2/fˈɪlθi ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/
idiom
informal
Extremely wealthy person
Having a lot more money than most people.
Examples
- They became filthy rich after winning the lottery.
- He’s filthy rich but still drives an old car.