dirty delete
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To delete (controversial material previously posted) so as to remove traces.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dirty delete” mean?
To delete (controversial material previously posted) so as to remove traces.
Is “dirty delete” formal or informal?
dirty delete is generally slang.