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Definition of seedy

seedy

/ˈsiː.di/
seed · y
Adverb:seedily
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• adjective

1

Sordid, disreputable, or shabby in appearance or character (especially of a place or person).

Example

"The detective met his informant in a seedy hotel near the old train station."

2

Containing many seeds.

Example

"She strained the raspberry puree through a fine mesh sieve to make it less seedy."

3

British Unwell or indisposed, especially as a result of overindulgence in alcohol.

Example

"He was feeling distinctly seedy the morning after the celebratory banquet."

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• Rhymes for seedy

• Nearby Words

seedling
seedpod
seedtime
seedy
seeing
seek
seeker

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from 'seed' and the suffix '-y'; the figurative sense of 'shabby' or 'disreputable' developed in the 18th century from the image of a flowering plant that has gone to seed and lost its freshness.

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