Seedy

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːdi/

Definitions of seedy

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'seedy' describes something that is run-down, disreputable, or in poor condition

Example Sentences

A1 The seedy man offered to sell me a stolen watch.

A2 I decided not to stay in the seedy hotel because it looked unsafe.

B1 The seedy part of town is known for its high crime rate.

B2 She felt uncomfortable in the seedy nightclub due to the shady characters present.

C1 The detective discovered a seedy underworld of corruption and deceit.

C2 The journalist exposed the seedy dealings of the powerful politician.

Examples of seedy in a Sentence

formal The detective decided to investigate the seedy underbelly of the city.

informal I heard that the seedy bar down the street got shut down last night.

slang That guy gives me a seedy vibe, I don't trust him.

figurative The seedy thoughts in his mind were starting to take over.

Grammatical Forms of seedy

• past tense: seeded
• plural: seedies
• comparative: seedier
• superlative: seediest
• present tense: seeds
• future tense: will seed
• perfect tense: have seeded
• continuous tense: is seeding
• singular: seedy
• positive degree: seedy
• infinitive: to seed
• gerund: seeding
• participle: seeded

Origin and Evolution of seedy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'seedy' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'sēd', which referred to the small particles or seeds of a plant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'seedy' shifted from referring to plant seeds to describing something that is run-down, shabby, or disreputable. It is often used to describe a person or place that appears unhealthy or in a state of decline.