Other Words from sleazy

sleazily \ ˈslē-zə-lē

also ˈslā- \ adverb

sleaziness \ ˈslē-zē-nəs

also ˈslā- \ noun

Examples of sleazy in a Sentence

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

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