sleaze
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sleaze

noun \ˈslēz also ˈslāz\

Definition of SLEAZE

1
: sleazy quality, appearance, or behavior; also : sleazy material
2
: a sleazy person

Examples of SLEAZE

  1. <some sleaze will try to make a buck off of this tragic murder>
  2. <at least her newest boyfriend isn't the kind of sleaze she usually dates>

Origin of SLEAZE

back-formation from sleazy
First Known Use: 1954

Related to SLEAZE

Synonyms
skank [slang], sleazebag [slang], sleazeball [slang], slime, slimeball [slang]

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