sleazy

adjective

ˈslē-zē How to pronounce sleazy (audio)
Definition of sleazynext
1
as in corrupt
having loose sexual morals a sleazy lothario who is always on the make

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2
as in cheap
of low quality a sleazy yellow coat that was marked down to practically nothing and not worth even that

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3
as in flimsy
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance these cheap, sleazy curtains would do a poor job of blocking those wintertime blasts of cold air

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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect several letters in the sleazy motel's neon "vacancy" sign had burned out

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Recent Examples of sleazy Ian Fleming, who set some of From Russia with Love's most memorable scenes in this area, delighted in its 'sleazy romance'. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The result is an overlong album whose monotonous palette—percussive and groggily sleazy, as if Black Kray studied Snow Strippers instead of SALEM—illuminates its struggle to say anything whatsoever. — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 27 May 2026 As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026 Within a decade, TMZ made its name with a combination of sleazy and sensational celebrity news. — ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sleazy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleazy
  1. corrupt
  2. cheap
  3. flimsy
  4. dilapidated
  5. perverted
  6. poor
  7. frothy
  8. neglected
Adjective
  • The duo and two others, Mohammed Hurabi and Lars Zeepvat, were hit with the worst charges — felony corrupt organizations, conspiracy, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, and other related offenses.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Agostino Abbatiello, Thomas Robinson, Mohammed Hurabi and Lars Zeepvat are facing several felony charges, including corrupt organizations, conspiracy and dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of corrupt
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  • Culturelle probiotics tend to be cheaper than Align products and are ideal for those with frequent diarrhea.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Birmingham26, the organisers, say that half of their 250,000 tickets — across morning and evening sessions — are £30 or cheaper.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • That can lead to structural problems, from drawer fronts pulling off to flimsy drawer bottoms sagging or falling out under the weight of their contents.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Catios that only cost a few hundred dollars are generally flimsy and won't last long or truly protect against predators.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of flimsy
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  • Instead, city staff could first more narrowly issue an order to repair a dilapidated historic building and then expedite approval for those repairs on the back end, without needing a hearing through the Historic Preservation Commission.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The zoo, which houses more than 1,600 animals, has become dilapidated over the years.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
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  • Tracy Letts plays her perverted husband, while Callum Turner, Jamie Bell, Lukas Gage and Riley Keough star as her very messed up children, and Elle Fanning is Bell’s paramour.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • The gravity of the crimes was made apparent not just in the details provided in court documents but by how family members of children at the daycare reacted when the perverted duo appeared in court for their arraignments.
    — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 June 2026
Definition of perverted
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  • On the other lies a park in one of the Bronx’s poorest communities, built on the site of the former Yankee Stadium after the old home of the Yankees was torn down in 2009 and 2010.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war too, with poor economic conditions a key driving factor behind the anti-regime demonstrations which kicked off in the Iranian capital city Tehran in 2025.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of poor
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  • Over the years, however, the actress has proven herself remarkably versatile, pivoting nimbly from frothy rom-coms and broad comedies to searing dramas, psychological thrillers, and big-budget spectacles.
    — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Created by showrunner Vivian Lin, the frothy series has more Netflix YA power behind it in Jeff Norton (Geek Girl, Finding Her Edge).
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Investors and analysts are increasingly looking to other parts of the market, both to find neglected sources of value and to start assuming a defensive posture against a possible downturn.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Changing their environment is more reliable and more neglected.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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