Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sleazeball

noun

/ˈsliːz.bɔːl/

Definition

A sleazeball is a derogatory term used to describe a person who is perceived as morally or ethically repugnant, typically someone who engages in sleazy or low-life behavior.

Examples

After witnessing his sleazeball tactics at the bar, I decided to steer clear of him.
The sleazeball managed to con several people out of their money.
She described the journalist as a sleazeball for invading her privacy.

Meaning

The term denotes someone who is considered dishonest, unscrupulous, or behaves in a lecherous manner. Often, it is used to describe someone who tries to take advantage of others, particularly in social or romantic contexts.