trashy

adjective

ˈtra-shē How to pronounce trashy (audio)
Definition of trashynext
1
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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2
as in cheap
of low quality trashy furniture that fell apart after a few weeks

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3
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 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 The target of his satire is not just the wealthy, castle-dwelling Jo Stoyte, clearly modeled on Hearst, but American society writ large, with its trashy consumerism and childish veneration of riches. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 The component parts include herself, a fashionable, high-ish brow, and maybe trashy auteur (Abel Ferrara, Olivier Assayas, Catherine Breillat, her own dad), a strong genre element, and dabs of very deliberate provocation. — David Katz, IndieWire, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trashy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trashy
  1. inappropriate
  2. cheap
  3. obscene
  4. tacky
  5. terrible
  6. vulgar
  7. unsuitable
  8. poor
Adjective
  • In some countries, such as Japan, tipping can even be viewed as awkward, inappropriate, and unnecessary as patrons eat, pay the bill, and simply leave.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Some commenters felt the post was cringeworthy and inappropriate.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of inappropriate
Adjective
  • But the breaking point came when his wife refused to let their young children near any of his half-century-old vehicles, which lacked air bags and the safety features standard in even the cheapest modern cars.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • As launch gets cheaper and hardware more standardized, companies can reach into space without having to master or even own the hardware.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of cheap
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  • Jackson then allegedly drove over into another lane and swerved at the victim, while using an obscene hand gesture.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
  • The obscene pay of CEOs, growing 20 times as fast as workers’ pay last year, and the obscene wealth in the tech world, with money cascading into the hands of greedy billionaires who lack empathy or even noblesse oblige.
    — Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of obscene
Adjective
  • Frank’s set is functional, but a countryside backdrop that appears to be made of plastic looks tacky.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • The tourism board should study how Wain sells a tacky California vacation.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of tacky
Adjective
  • With all the terrible news of layoffs and that the games industry is in a dire state, some people online have said a crash is the only way to fix things.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • With Te Fiti gone, a terrible darkness began slowly taking hold of the islands and their surrounding waters.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of terrible
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  • Suki, a vocal Black woman with an at times vulgar persona, whereas Althoff, a white woman, gained a reputation as an awkward, seemingly timid interviewer on her The Really Good Podcast.
    — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026
  • Sean Goode, a former Canton police sergeant who was working the night of John O'Keefe's death and testified during the first Karen Read trial, allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, according to an independent investigation.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of vulgar
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  • Drivers should avoid off-road detours or unpaved shortcuts suggested by map apps, as those routes can be dangerous and unsuitable for passenger and commercial vehicles, state officials said.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026
  • The dogs were found to be living in unsuitable conditions, while the puppies were suffering from malnutrition, and a number of the dogs had additional medical conditions as well.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Definition of unsuitable
Adjective
  • Overflowing poor drainage areas in urban areas of northwest Hickory and in the Northlakes area of Caldwell County.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • There was a lot of poor decision-making with this match, on and off the pitch.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
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