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slea·zy  audio  (slz) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
slea·zi·er, slea·zi·est
    1. Shabby, dirty, and vulgar; tawdry: "sleazy storefronts with torn industrial carpeting and dirt on the walls" (Seattle Weekly).
    2. 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.
ETYMOLOGY:
Origin unknown

OTHER FORMS:
sleazi·ly(Adverb), sleazi·ness(Noun)


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