Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
schmutzy
adjective
/ʃmʌtzi/
Definition
Schmutzy describes something that is dirty, messy, or unclean.
Examples
- After playing outside all day, the kids came back home schmutzy with dirt on their clothes.
- He tried to tidy up the schmutzy kitchen before the guests arrived.
Meaning
The term is often used informally to refer to people or situations that are somewhat grimy or in disarray.
Synonyms
- dirty
- messy
- filthy
- grimy
- soiled