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Definition of sleazy

sleazy

/ˈsliː.zi/
slea · zy
Adverb:sleazily
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sleazy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Sordid, corrupt, or immoral, especially in a cheap, disreputable, or exploitative way.

Example

"The investigative journalist exposed the sleazy business practices of the fraudulent charity."

2

Dirty, run-down, and dilapidated in appearance (especially of a place or establishment).

Example

"Due to the flight cancellation, the stranded travelers had to spend the night in a sleazy motel near the highway."

3

Thin, flimsy, and poorly made (of fabric or material).

Example

"The inexpensive costume was sewn from a sleazy synthetic lining that tore at the seams."

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• Rhymes for sleazy

• Nearby Words

sleazeball
sleazily
sleaziness
sleazy
sled
sledder
sledding

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century to describe thin, flimsy textiles; its exact origin is uncertain, though it was once popularly associated with cloths imported from Silesia in Central Europe.

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