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talk dirty vs talk dirtily

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Talk dirty' is a common expression meaning to speak in a sexually suggestive or explicit way, while 'talk dirtily' is less common and refers to speaking in a manner that is unclean or impure.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 923 views

talk dirty

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to mean speaking in a sexually suggestive or explicit way.

This phrase is used informally to describe speaking in a provocative or explicit manner, often with sexual connotations.

Examples:

He likes it when she talks dirty to him.
The comedian's routine involved a lot of talking dirty.
She whispered in his ear, talking dirty to him.

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I want to kiss you on the mouth when you talk dirty like that.
I'm telling my father you talk dirty.
They think they're supposed to talk dirty, wear scanty clothes.
Should I, like, flirt with him or talk dirty?
You want me to talk dirty so you can get yourself off?
The FCC says I can strip down naked and talk dirty like a cable show, but the network says I can't?
I love it when you talk dirty to me.
You didn't talk dirty like that when we were married.
I love it when they talk dirty.
Someone likes to talk dirty with people watching.
Someone likes to talk dirty with people watching.
- Okay, talk dirty to me.
Love it when you talk dirty.
You shouldn't talk dirty now you're a judge.
It's just that most men like to hear me talk dirty.
Well, when you talk dirty to me like that...
Yeah, yeah, talk dirty.
Do you ever talk dirty to Jen?
I love it when you talk dirty.
Where did you learn to talk dirty like that?

Alternatives:

speak provocatively
use explicit language
be suggestive in speech

talk dirtily

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It refers to speaking in a manner that is unclean or impure.

This phrase is used less frequently and typically refers to speaking in a way that is unclean, impure, or morally questionable.

Examples:

He always talks dirtily about others behind their backs.
The politician was caught talking dirtily about his opponents.
She tends to talk dirtily when she's angry.

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We say "talk shop" (doing 'business talk' whilst in social settings) and "talk dirty to me" (rather than 'talk dirtily to me'), so just treat "talk/talking stupid" either as a ...
Sep 25, 2015 ... ... (2 children). I would've said, bitch you mean "talk dirtily to me" ... Talk dirtily would mean you're spitting and drooling while talking. permalink ...
Dec 8, 2012 ... Men go gaga over a woman who knows how to talk dirtily every once in a while. A little sexual innuendo wouldn't hurt. The right teasing can ...
Do you like to talk dirtily on the phone or online? What is the first physical thing you notice in the opposite sex? Do you want children? Are you bi-sexual?

Alternatives:

speak in an impure manner
use unclean language
speak in a morally questionable way

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