dirty dozens
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A version of the dozens (game of exchanging insults) in which the insults are explicitly obscene and often sexual.
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 dozens” mean?
A version of the dozens (game of exchanging insults) in which the insults are explicitly obscene and often sexual.
Is “dirty dozens” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.