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seamy


seamy

adj \ˈsē-mē\
seam·i·erseam·i·est

Definition of SEAMY

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
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Examples of SEAMY

  1. She was involved in a seamy corruption scandal.

First Known Use of SEAMY

1605

Rhymes with SEAMY

beamy, creamy, dreamy, gleamy, preemie, steamy

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