Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

do the dirty on

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.54 in modern English

Syllables
do the dirty on
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To treat (someone) in an unfair manner; to cheat or betray.

Australian usage; British usage; Informal; Transitive verb

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What does do the dirty on mean?
To treat (someone) in an unfair manner; to cheat or betray.

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