Sleazy: meaning, definitions and examples
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sleazy
[ ˈsliːzi ]
behavior
dishonorable or immoral, especially in a sexually suggestive way
Synonyms
disgraceful, disreputable, seedy, shady, vulgar
Examples of usage
- He was known for his sleazy behavior towards women.
- The sleazy salesman tried to trick customers into buying his low-quality products.
- The movie portrayed the sleazy underworld of crime and corruption.
- The club had a sleazy atmosphere, with dim lighting and shady characters.
- She felt uncomfortable in the sleazy motel room.
Translations
Translations of the word "sleazy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sórdido
🇮🇳 गंदा
🇩🇪 schäbig
🇮🇩 mesum
🇺🇦 підлий
🇵🇱 obskurny
🇯🇵 いやらしい
🇫🇷 sordide
🇪🇸 sórdido
🇹🇷 aşağılık
🇰🇷 추잡한
🇸🇦 وضيع
🇨🇿 špinavý
🇸🇰 špinavý
🇨🇳 肮脏
🇸🇮 podli
🇮🇸 ógeðslegur
🇰🇿 жексұрын
🇬🇪 ცუღლუტი
🇦🇿 çirkli
🇲🇽 sórdido
Word origin
The word 'sleazy' originated in the early 17th century and initially meant 'thin or flimsy'. It later evolved to describe something immoral or disreputable, especially in a sexually suggestive way. The term is often used to characterize behavior, places, or individuals that are perceived as dishonorable or lacking in integrity.