sleazy Meaning & Definition
/ˈsliː.zi/
What Does Sleazy Mean?
Sleazy is an adjective that means Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate. It can also mean Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual.
Sleazy: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsliː.zi/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | sordid, inferior and bum |
| Comparative / superlative | sleazier, sleaziest |
Sleazy Definition (Adjective)
- Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate.
- Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual.
- Untrustworthy, unethical.
- Thin and flimsy.
Adjective
- Untrustworthy
Synonyms of Sleazy
sordidinferiorbumpunkthinchintzyseamydisreputableseedycheesycheapsqualidtinnycrummyskeezyquestionableshadysketchyslimyunreliable
Sleazy synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sleazy (comparative sleazier, superlative sleaziest)
Words That Rhyme With Sleazy
Origin of Sleazy
Origin obscure. Possibly a corruption of silesia. Silesia was formerly the most important location of Germany’s weaving industry.
Pronouncing Sleazy
You say sleazy as /ˈsliː.zi/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sliː).
Quick Answers About Sleazy
What part of speech is sleazy?
Sleazy is an adjective.
What is another word for sleazy?
Words with a similar meaning to sleazy include sordid, inferior and bum. See the full list of sleazy synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of sleazy?
The comparative form is sleazier and the superlative form is sleaziest.