dirty-pretty

(also "dirrty-pretty")

"Dirty-pretty" is a diverse and nonspecific term used frequently when referring to a particular style of poetry, prose, lyrics, or music. The origins of the phrase are, to my knowledge, traced back to AllPoetry.com but that is completely up for debate.

~Dirty pretty is~

According to Diseased Mind: "something gorgeous and cancer filled. broken hearts and hipbones. stars and razor-blade wrists. eating disorders, Vogue, ugly, and glittered"

Dirty pretty is...modified scene kids, being pretty in a fucked up kind of way, walking the streets, addiction, glitter, glamor, Hollywood Blvd., toxicity, pixie dust, acid soaked anything, cyanide nightmares, &&, excessive periods, obsession, sex, lies, lipgloss, cheap perfume, makeup, plastic, romance, whores, neon lights, fake, gorgeous, bleeding speakers, shattered glass, cavities, eating disorders, bruises, makebelieve, insecurity, breakdowns, shot gun, hip bones, collar bones, &&all things m e l o d r a m a t i c.

~ f r a g i l e (commenting on poetry): Love it.
So many parts,
This is just
dirty-pretty being shoved down your throat and
bein laughed at behind your back.
~ You're such a whore, but you're so dirty-pretty, I still love you.

by painkiller.princess February 1, 2007

dirty pretty

Dirty pretty is a form of poetry which utilizes punctuation as a way of emphasizing words. Contrary to what many believe, it is NOT just random punctuation. It is about the calligraphy of words, using visuals to impact on the way the poem/emotions are seen and read. Although the content of dirty pretty poems varies, most pertain to drugs, sex, eating disorders, etc. Dirty pretty is a poetic art, and not everyone can master it. Many over-punctuate, making the poem hard to read and losing the true meaning of the piece.

Some truly great dirty pretty poets:
(found on allpoetry.com)
sinnocence
behind.blue.eyes
x Empathic Rose x
dancing marionette
Melicious--x
Queen of Anonymity
(bear in mind that these poets write in other forms too)

Normal poetic stanza:
He kisses me so slowly,
His lips so soft against mine.
But then he turns and walks away,
And I weep at our final goodbye.

In dirty pretty format:
He {k i s s e s} me so
s
l
o
w
l
y
His.lips.so.soft.against.mine

But then he turns
&& w a l k s . a w a y
&& I <<| weep |>> at our final
::::::: g.o.o.d.b.y.e ::::::::

by K.J.A.N February 18, 2008

dirty pretty

a style of poetry writing, that uses characters on the keyboard to highlight phrases and words in a way to make it flow. used most commonly on allpoetry.com.

dirty pretty:

.r.u.n.n.i.n.g.

~ a w a y ~
as a /soft/ b r e e z e **carries** me

a w a y

by markmywordsgirll March 2, 2010

Yo dudes the empire is pretty chill

Darth vader saying "yo dudes the empire is pretty chill" from the show Star Wars Detours

Guy 1: yo dudes the empire is pretty chill

Guy 2: Yeah I'll join or something

by Ann igger February 14, 2021

live fast die pretty

'live fast' means that you want to live live to its fullest because life doesnt wait around. wasting time isn't an option.

'die pretty' means you're always looking good. looks get you far in this shallow world, so if you've got it flaunt it. if your always pretty, you die pretty.

"her myspace headline is 'live fast die pretty'..."

"yeah, shes fucking hot(:"

by emmazing May 24, 2009

drink him pretty

A Southern colloquial expression similar to beer gogglesused by Paula Deen to describe when one imbibes or drinks a copious quantity of alcohol to make the person you are with look better.

"Michael had a big ugly beard and I didn't know what to expect if he wanted to kiss me, so, girl, I decided to drink him pretty!"

by Chris Hammer October 1, 2007

Differently Pretty

A term used to avoid being a dick when asked about an ugly woman.

Don't call Hilda ugly,just say she's differently pretty.

by Bigrick9 May 28, 2020