Synonyms for

Sleazy

Verb / ˈsli:zi: / Another word for sleazy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a cheap, dirty, or immoral appearance

Synonyms & similar words

squalid seamy bum seedy crummy chintzy punk sordid cheap cheesy tinny shabby seedy tacky grubby disreputable tawdry sordid cheap trashy raunchy grimy dingy foul filthy smutty obscene vulgar pornographic licentious lewd

Example sentences

  1. The sleazy salesman tried to sell me a broken watch.
  2. The bar was filled with sleazy characters.
  3. The sleazy nightclub was shut down by the police.
  4. I wouldn't want to stay in a sleazy hotel like that.
  5. The politician was accused of having a sleazy past.

Quotes

  • There's a sense of sleaze that doesn't exist in the United States.
  • There's something about sleaze that's attractive.
  • I always think it's better to be sleazy than cheesy.

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