Pronunciation: /ˈskʌzi/

Definitions of scuzzy

adjective dirty, unkempt, or unpleasant in appearance or character

Example Sentences

A1 The scuzzy old couch in the waiting room was covered in stains.

A2 I felt uncomfortable staying in the scuzzy motel room.

B1 The scuzzy alley behind the restaurant was littered with garbage.

B2 The scuzzy dive bar had a reputation for attracting a rough crowd.

C1 The scuzzy nightclub was known for its seedy atmosphere and questionable clientele.

C2 Despite its scuzzy appearance, the vintage shop was a treasure trove of unique finds.

Examples of scuzzy in a Sentence

formal The scuzzy appearance of the building deterred potential investors.

informal I don't want to eat at that scuzzy diner down the street.

slang That scuzzy dude at the party was hitting on everyone.

figurative The scuzzy feeling of guilt lingered long after the mistake was made.

Grammatical Forms of scuzzy

past tense

scuzzied

plural

scuzzies

comparative

scuzzier

superlative

scuzziest

present tense

scuzzies

future tense

will scuzzy

perfect tense

have scuzzied

continuous tense

is scuzzying

singular

scuzzy

positive degree

scuzzy

infinitive

to scuzzy

gerund

scuzzying

participle

scuzzied

Origin and Evolution of scuzzy

First Known Use: 1970 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'scuzzy' is believed to have originated as a slang term in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something dirty or unkempt, the word 'scuzzy' has evolved to also mean something low-quality or unpleasant.