trashy

adjective

ˈtra-shē 

trashier; trashiest

1

: indecent

2

: being, resembling, or containing trash : of inferior quality

trashily

ˈtra-shə-lē 

adverb

trashiness noun

Synonyms of trashy

• inappropriate
• tacky
• unsuitable
• cheesy
• incorrect
• unfashionable
• wrong
• tasteless
• cheap
• dowdy

Examples of trashy in a Sentence

Her outfit was a bit trashy.

I know that sequined shirt cost a lot of money, but I still think it looks kind of trashy.

Recent Examples on the Web

The movie follows two train stewardesses for a trashy train line, Tess and DeeDee, played by Drag Race alumni Ginger Minj and Jujubee, respectively. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 June 2026

Platner and his wife have characterized public concern about his past behavior and statements as mere gossip and trashy headlines, but there’s good reason to see in this mess both evidence of poor personal judgment and a harbinger of things to come. —Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026

Chicago stories, books about music or celebrities, history lessons, or tawdry, trashy novels that are secretly good? —Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026

While some people may consider reality shows unserious, dramatic and even trashy, the genre seems to have become a training ground for politics. —Saige Miller, NPR, 31 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1620, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for trashy

• ashy
• flashy