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trashy

adjective \ˈtra-shē\

: not decent or respectable : involving improper behavior

: very low in quality

trash·i·ertrash·i·est

Full Definition of TRASHY

1

: being, resembling, or containing trash : of inferior quality

2

— trash·i·ly \-shə-lē\ adverb

— trash·i·ness noun

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First Known Use of TRASHY

circa 1620

Related to TRASHY

Synonyms: cheesy, dowdy, inelegant, styleless, tasteless, ticky-tacky (also ticky-tack), ¹tacky, unfashionable, unstylish

Antonyms: chic, classic, classy, elegant, exquisite, fashionable, fine, posh, ritzy, smart, sophisticated, stylish, tasteful

Rhymes with TRASHY

ashy, flashy, Kashi, splashy

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