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.

dirty-pretty 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 ::::::::

dirty pretty 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

dirty pretty by markmywordsgirll March 2, 2010

Dirty Pretty 

A attractive girl who has obviously seen hardtimes and shows it. Often more edger clothing, slightly or very slutty, and usually tattooed. Also likely to be bisexual.

Also a statement of a girl you want to bang but wouldn't want to take home to mom.

Carmen Electra is dirty pretty.

Other dirty pretty women.

Christina Aguilera, Fergie, Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie

Dirty Pretty by Leightehawesome October 21, 2009

dirty pretty things 

dirty pretty things is the name of carl barat, of thelibertines, new band. the line up is:
-carl barat - vocals & guitar
-anthony rossomando - vocals & guitar (formerly of the damn personals)
-didz hammond - bass (formerly of cooper temple clause)
-gary powell - drums (libertines drummer)

carl is amazing and v talented and dirty pretty things will rock!

dirty pretty things by acb.efg.ijk.mno.qrs.uvw.yz October 9, 2005

Dirty Pretty Bitchesu 

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Dirty Pretty Bitchesu

Dirty Pretty Bitchesu by Angel234IsTheDarkSeraphim March 17, 2025

Dirrty Pretty  

A style of poetry that is written deep from within the soul. Mostly known for its sporadic punctuation & shown through metaphors of eating disorders, and Selling yourself. Whether it be body or soul. Dirrty Pretty, is more of a passion lived by its writers, the few that actual know how to write it. This form is now becoming a trend and is being over used. Many people are attempting to write & they fail miserably. If you cant breath it, don't write it.Its roots are linked To allpoetry where it is now been mainstremed though a few only know how.

If you ever try to seek out Dirrty Pretty look for users on Allpoetry.com such as
Brokenwindupdoll, Blemished Irisis, Glitter-Trash, Sweet-Catastrophe, Hell in Harmony, these are some of the Actual Dirrty Pretty poets.
Dirrty Pretty
Can be used as a noun or an adjective

poetry Glitter GlamDirrty

"That was an awesome Dirrty Pretty poem."
"That was such a Dirrty Pretty Poem"
"That was such a sad attempt at Dirrty Pretty"

Dirrty Pretty by Caitlin Simmons May 4, 2007