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seedy

 

[ ˈsiː.di ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

full of seeds, or covered in seeds

Synonyms

pulpy, seeded

Examples of usage

  • a seedy tomato
  • a seedy watermelon
Context #2 | Adjective

character

shabby, run-down, or in bad condition

Synonyms

dilapidated, shabby, sleazy

Examples of usage

  • a seedy hotel
  • a seedy neighborhood

Translations

Translations of the word "seedy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cheio de sementes

🇮🇳 बीजदार

🇩🇪 körnig

🇮🇩 berbiji

🇺🇦 насіннєвий

🇵🇱 nasionisty

🇯🇵 種の多い (たねのおおい)

🇫🇷 plein de graines

🇪🇸 lleno de semillas

🇹🇷 tohumlu

🇰🇷 씨가 많은

🇸🇦 مليء بالبذور

🇨🇿 plný semen

🇸🇰 plný semien

🇨🇳 多籽的

🇸🇮 poln semen

🇮🇸 fræhvítur

🇰🇿 тұқымды

🇬🇪 თესლიანი

🇦🇿 toxumlu

🇲🇽 lleno de semillas

Etymology

The word 'seedy' originated in the 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'sedie' meaning 'full of seeds'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the sense of something being run-down or in bad condition, likely due to the association of seeds with decay or neglect.

See also: reseed, seed, seeded, seeding, seedling, seeds.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,776, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.