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Trashy: meaning, definitions and examples

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trashy

 

[ ˈtræʃi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Of poor quality; inferior or worthless. Lacking in style or good taste. Characterized by low moral standards; vulgar or indecent.

Synonyms

cheap, low-quality, tacky, vulgar

Examples of usage

  • She always wears trashy clothes to parties.
  • The movie received negative reviews for its trashy dialogue and predictable plot.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Behaving in a way that is considered low-class or lacking refinement. Showing a lack of respect or consideration for oneself or others.

Synonyms

crass, disrespectful, indecent, vulgar

Examples of usage

  • His trashy behavior at the restaurant embarrassed his friends.
  • She had a reputation for being trashy because of her loud and obnoxious actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "trashy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lixo

🇮🇳 कचरा

🇩🇪 müllig

🇮🇩 sampah

🇺🇦 сміттєвий

🇵🇱 śmieciowy

🇯🇵 ゴミの

🇫🇷 poubelle

🇪🇸 basura

🇹🇷 çöp

🇰🇷 쓰레기의

🇸🇦 قمامة

🇨🇿 odpadkový

🇸🇰 odpadkový

🇨🇳 垃圾的

🇸🇮 smetarski

🇮🇸 rusl

🇰🇿 қоқысты

🇬🇪 ნაგავი

🇦🇿 zibil

🇲🇽 basura

Etymology

The word 'trashy' originated in the early 19th century, derived from 'trash,' meaning worthless or inferior. It was initially used to describe something of poor quality or lacking in value. Over time, 'trashy' evolved to also refer to behavior or individuals characterized by a lack of refinement or decency. The term has become commonly used in modern language to describe things or people perceived as cheap, vulgar, or lacking in taste.

See also: trash.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,986 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.