adjective
Street Slang
Dutty
/ˈdʌti/ · adjective · slang
Patois for 'dirty' — can mean filthy, an insult, or a sick beat that goes hard.
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Definitions
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Used as an insult meaning low, nasty, or disrespectful.
“That was a dutty move, betraying your own crew.”
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In music slang, a compliment meaning a beat or sound is gritty and hits hard.
“That bassline is proper dutty.”
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The Patois pronunciation of 'dirty', meaning unclean or filthy.
“Tek off dem dutty shoes before you come inside.”
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Dutty In A Sentence
Wash up, your hands are dutty.
He's a dutty liar, don't believe a word.
The producer dropped a dutty riddim that shook the room.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois pronunciation of 'dirty'. Spread via dancehall (e.g. 'Dutty Wine', artist Bounty Killer's 'Dutty') and into UK slang.
People Also Ask
What does 'dutty' mean?
It's Patois for 'dirty' — it can mean literally filthy, an insult, or a beat that goes hard.
Is 'dutty' an insult?
It can be, calling someone nasty or low, but in music it's a compliment for a gritty, hard sound.
What is a 'dutty wine'?
It's a dancehall dance move involving fast neck and head rolls, named after the dance and song.
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