Sleazy

Pronunciation: /ˈsliːzi/

Definitions of sleazy

adjective Sleazy is used to describe something that is sordid, immoral, or disreputable in a way that is distasteful or unpleasant.

Example Sentences

A1 The sleazy man tried to sell me fake designer handbags on the street.

A2 She felt uncomfortable in the sleazy motel room with stained carpets and flickering lights.

B1 The sleazy nightclub was known for its shady characters and illegal activities.

B2 The sleazy tabloid newspaper published scandalous stories with no regard for the truth.

C1 The sleazy politician was caught accepting bribes and embezzling funds.

C2 The sleazy business deal involved money laundering and corruption at the highest levels.

Examples of sleazy in a Sentence

formal The sleazy tactics used by the company were quickly exposed by the media.

informal I can't believe that sleazy guy tried to hit on me at the bar.

slang That club is so sleazy, let's go somewhere else.

figurative His sleazy behavior left a bad taste in my mouth.

Grammatical Forms of sleazy

• past tense: sleazed
• plural: sleazies
• comparative: sleazier
• superlative: sleaziest
• present tense: sleazes
• future tense: will sleaze
• perfect tense: have sleazed
• continuous tense: is sleazing
• singular: sleazy
• positive degree: sleazy
• infinitive: to sleaze
• gerund: sleazing
• participle: sleazed

Origin and Evolution of sleazy

First Known Use: 1640 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sleazy' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'slæs', meaning thin or flimsy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sleazy' evolved to describe something of low quality or morally questionable, shifting from its original meaning of thin or flimsy.