sleazy

slea·zy | \ ˈslē-zē also ˈslā-

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sleazier; sleaziest

Definition of sleazy

1a : lacking firmness of texture : flimsy

b : carelessly made of inferior materials : shoddy

2a : marked by low character or quality sleazy tabloids

b : squalid, dilapidated sleazy bars

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Examples of sleazy in a Sentence

a dancer in a sleazy outfit a sleazy lothario who is always on the make

Recent Examples on the Web Public consultations drag on, land is a nightmare to acquire, bureaucrats block licences and sleazier ministers wonder what is in it for them. — The Economist, "Banyan Indonesia’s government wants to get on with China in private," 13 Feb. 2020 During its fall 2020 presentation, the Italian brand Brioni, not known for outfitting sleazy fist-pumpers, showed a classically cut leather button-up. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "Can I Wear a Leather Shirt Without Looking Smarmy?," 29 Jan. 2020 In this case, that includes his interactions with a sleazy celebrity (Chris D'Elia) who, the evidence suggests, might harbor an unhealthy interest in young girls. — Brian Lowry, CNN, "'You' Season 2 stalks onto Netflix with a new twisted romance," 26 Dec. 2019 Boynton and Balaban both have moments that made me laugh and Dylan McDermott, as the ultra-sleazy father of Boynton's character, continues a welcome mid-career pivot into smarmy comic excellence. — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "'The Politician': TV Review," 23 Sep. 2019 There is a great deal of behavior that may be immoral, unethical or sleazy — and impeachable — without violating the criminal law. — Randall D. Eliason, The Denver Post, "Guest Commentary: G-7 summit at Doral might not have been a crime, but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be corrupt," 21 Oct. 2019 Legally, Mr Biden junior’s sleazy dealings in Ukraine have no bearing on whether Mr Trump abused his office. — The Economist, "The promise and the perils of impeachment," 26 Sep. 2019 This week's sleazy publisher news comes via Focus, or rather via Focus's estranged ex-bestie Frogwares. — Hayden Dingman, PCWorld, "This week in games: Getting ready for an onslaught of October releases," 27 Sep. 2019 History is lousy with sleazy political bosses, but only a few who rose above the muck and emerged in a brighter, more honorable light. — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, "OktoberWest: Where San Diego celebrates this beer-soaked tradition," 12 Sep. 2019

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“Sleazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleazy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2020.

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