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as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste
I know that sequined shirt cost a lot of money, but I still think it looks kind of trashy
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as in cheap
of low quality
trashy furniture that fell apart after a few weeks
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as in obscene
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
a trashy skin magazine with no pretense to subtlety
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Recent Examples of trashy
Not because Johansen — who died Feb. 28 at the age of 75 — was one of those folksingers associated with the neighborhood, but because his first major band, the New York Dolls, made its name and proudly trashy reputation at the Mercer Arts Center, a multi-tiered performance space in the Village.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
Netflix serves all possible audiences, from high-minded documentary viewers to families that love sitcoms to the biggest fans of the trashiest reality TV.
—PCMAG, 27 Feb. 2025
Finally, there's Rick (Walton Goggins) and his conspicuously young girlfriend Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), a somewhat trashy pair who look completely out of place among the posh and refined.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Tabloid Fiction The Pregnant Fugitive Heather O'Neill In which an author writes a short story inspired by the trashiest, most lurid, or just bizarre news items of the moment.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
Netflix serves all possible audiences, from high-minded documentary viewers to families that love sitcoms to the biggest fans of the trashiest reality TV.
—PCMAG, 27 Feb. 2025
Finally, there's Rick (Walton Goggins) and his conspicuously young girlfriend Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), a somewhat trashy pair who look completely out of place among the posh and refined.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Tabloid Fiction The Pregnant Fugitive Heather O'Neill In which an author writes a short story inspired by the trashiest, most lurid, or just bizarre news items of the moment.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trashy
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Both the city’s account and Mayor Quinton Lucas issued online apologies that night, agreeing that the post was inappropriate.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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There can be a change to the list if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on another would be inappropriate.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Matthew Whelan, executive director of the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, suggests visiting on a weekday when possible; parking will be easier to find, and beach badges are cheaper ($7/day/person, instead of $10).—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Cremation, increasingly popular, is cheaper: good for the customer, less so for the bottom line.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Venis’s obscene wealth justifies an unbridled narcissism that reflects our worst fears of tech moguls.—
Andrew Wallenstein,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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In December 2014, a jury convicted Magnotta of first-degree murder, committing an indignity to a human body, publishing obscene material and mailing obscene and indecent material.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Despite its gel base, the texture isn’t sticky or tacky.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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If the dough is too tacky while kneading, add more flour, a teaspoon at a time.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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Kids these days have attention spans crushed under the terrible weight of TikTok and Instgram.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Heavy truck traffic has also contributed to terrible pollution in California’s Central Valley.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 June 2025
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The survey examined a minimum of 1,000 comments per team and found less than 1% of posts made by fans of the Dallas Wings contained swear words or vulgar comments.—
Alyssa Cooper,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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The program was incredibly close-knit—kids practiced most days of the week, and hung out almost exclusively with their fellow All-Stars, as well as with the vulgar, charismatic teacher who structured their lives.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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Any useless, toxic or otherwise unsuitable man can become a child’s legal father, without being subject to the thorough checks that these women must face.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Some insects are adapting to changing climates by moving to regions that might have previously been unsuitable.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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The risk extends even to children due to increasing rates of childhood obesity and poor dietary habits.20 As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthy adults have their lipids checked every four to six years.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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Most cited poor digital offerings or a lack of services and products.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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“Trashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trashy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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