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

But the documentary is an ungainly blend of ultra-earnest hagiography and trashy true-crime sensationalism, without being completely satisfying as either. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026

Thus far, Chinese companies like ReelShort have made a killing with trashy, soap opera-grade projects done in vertical videos of just a couple of minutes in length, all of which are designed to be addictive and sold to viewers in micro-transactions. —Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026

The puffy top is really chic but a little trashy (her sweetspot). —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026

There’s a classic scene with Bill Murray, where the dapper Chase must play a ball that has landed in Murray’s trashy shack at night. —Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1620, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for trashy

• ashy
• flashy