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Definition of skeevy

skeevy

/ˈskiːvi/
skee · vy
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skeevy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

North American Disgusting, sleazy, or repulsive; unpleasant, sordid, or untrustworthy in appearance or character.

Example

"They decided to find another hotel after noticing the skeevy atmosphere of the lobby."

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• Rhymes for skeevy

• Nearby Words

skeena
skeet
skeeter
skeevy
skeezix
skeletal
skeleton

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 20th-century American English slang (originally in Italian-American communities in the Northeastern United States), derived from the verb 'skeeve' via the Italian 'schifare' (to disgust or loathe).

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