Added 10 October 2026
sleazy
/ˈsliː.zi/ adjective
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about sleazy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate.
- Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual.
- Untrustworthy, unethical.
Origin
Origin obscure. Possibly a corruption of silesia. Silesia was formerly the most important location of Germany’s weaving industry.
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