Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sleazy

adjective
/ˈsliː.zi/
Definition
Sleazy describes something that is dirty, cheap, or morally questionable.
Examples
  • The hotel had a sleazy reputation, known for its questionable clientele.
  • He wore a sleazy jacket that looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in years.
  • She realized she had been misled by a sleazy salesman promising unrealistic results.
Meaning
It often refers to places or people that have a disreputable or seedy quality, suggesting a lack of integrity or quality.
Synonyms
  • shoddy
  • sordid
  • disreputable
  • tacky
  • low-quality