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Definition of scuzzy

scuzzy

/ˈskʌzi/
scuz · zy
Adverb:scuzzily
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scuzzy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

North American Dirty, filthy, shabby, or unpleasantly grimy in appearance.

Example

"They stayed at a scuzzy motel on the edge of town because every other hotel was fully booked."

2

North American Morally despicable, sleazy, or disreputable in character or behavior.

Example

"She refused to do business with the scuzzy promoter after learning about his past scams."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in 1960s North American slang, likely as a blend of "scum" and "fuzzy" or "lousy."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scuzzy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scuzzy
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