Meaning & use
sleazy
Dishonest, sordid, or morally low, often in a way that seems cheap or seedy.
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The reporter exposed a sleazy scheme to overcharge elderly customers.
They avoided the sleazy motel and booked a cleaner hotel instead.
A note on using this word
'Sleazy' is the correct spelling; 'sleezy' is a common misspelling based on how the word sounds.
Words with a similar meaning
seedyshady
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