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Definition of sleazy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sleazy

adjective
 
/ˈsliːzi/
 
/ˈsliːzi/
(comparative sleazier, superlative sleaziest)
(informal)
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  1. (of a place) dirty, unpleasant and not socially acceptable, especially because sex is involved synonym disreputable
    • a sleazy bar
    • a sleazy neighbourhood
  2. (of people) immoral or unpleasant
    • a sleazy reporter
    Topics Personal qualitiesc2
  3. Word Originmid 17th cent.: of unknown origin.
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