Main Entry: seamy

Pronunciation: \ˈsē-mē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): seam·i·er; seam·i·est

Date: 1605

1 archaic : having the rough side of the seam showing
2 a : unpleasant b : degraded, sordid <the seamy side of urban life>

— seam·i·ness noun