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sleazy

English

Etymology

Origin obscure. Possibly a corruption of Silesia, through a word meaning “Silesian cloth”. Silesia used to be the most important location of Germany’s weaving industry.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /sli?.zi/
Rhymes: -i?zi

Adjective

sleazy (comparative sleazier, superlative sleaziest)

Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate.
Synonyms: see Thesaurus:low-quality
Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual.
Synonym: skeezy
Untrustworthy.
Synonyms: unreliable, questionable, sketchy, shady, slimy
(dated, of fabric) Thin and flimsy.

Derived terms

sleaze
sleazebag
sleaziness

Usage notes

The following example shows the first three senses in a single sentence:

Sleazy John may be interpreted as untrustworthy, perverted or both in this case.

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sleazeball

English

Etymology

sleaze +? ball

Pronunciation

Noun

sleazeball (plural sleazeballs)

(slang) A morally reprehensible, disreputable, or sleazy person; a cad.

Related terms

sleazebag
scuzzball

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sleazy

English

Etymology

Pronunciation

Adjective

Derived terms

Usage notes

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sleazeball

English

Etymology

Pronunciation

Noun

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