Mar 24, 2004 12:49
sleaze
n : tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar [syn: cheapness, tackiness, tat]
slea·zy
adj. 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.
3. Made of low-quality materials; cheap or shoddy.
4. Thin and loosely woven; flimsy: The coat has a sleazy lining.
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[Origin unknown.]
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sleazi·ly adv.
sleazi·ness n.