First Known Use: circa 1645
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sleazy
adjective slea·zy \ˈslē-zē also ˈslā-\
: dishonest or immoral
: dirty and in bad condition from being neglected
: not decent or socially respectable
slea·zi·erslea·zi·est
Full Definition of SLEAZY
2
a : marked by low character or quality <sleazy tabloids> b : squalid, dilapidated <sleazy bars>
— slea·zi·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb
— slea·zi·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of SLEAZY
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Related to SLEAZY
- Synonyms
- skanky [slang], slatternly, sluttish, slutty, trampy
- Antonyms
- excellent, fine, first-class, first-rate, good, high-grade, superior, top-notch
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