Definition of "dirty laundry" in English

Noun

1. Unflattering or embarrassing facts, or questionable activities that one wants to remain secret, but which someone else may use as blackmail.

   • If you don't tell me why you did it, I'll air all your dirty laundry to your boss.

2. A clothes hamper or other container in which soiled laundry is placed.

   • Place your dirty clothes in the dirty laundry.

3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dirty,‎ laundry.

   • If you bring your dirty laundry round on Saturday, I'll wash it for you.