slea·zy (sl  z)adj. slea·zi·er, slea·zi·est 1. a. Shabby, dirty, and vulgar; tawdry: "sleazy storefronts with torn industrial carpeting and dirt on the walls" (Seattle Weekly). b. Dishonest or corrupt; disreputable: Some sleazy characters hang around casinos. 2. Made of low-quality materials; cheap or shoddy. 3. Thin and loosely woven; flimsy: The coat has a sleazy lining. [Origin unknown.] slea zi·ly adv.slea zi·ness n. |
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| Noun | 1. | sleaziness - morally dishonorable; "an embarrassing sleaziness that I hope will be corrected by the more ethical newspapers" dishonorableness, dishonourableness - the quality of not deserving honor or respect |
| 2. | sleaziness - a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing inelegance - the quality of lacking refinement and good taste raggedness - shabbiness by virtue of being in rags |
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