English Explanatory Dictionary

dirty pool

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Foul play; misconduct; underhandedness.

Pronunciation

En-au-dirty pool.ogg

Word forms

dirty pool

Etymology

Probably an allusion to failing to follow the rules when playing billiards. Compare not cricket.

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