Meaning & use

sleazy

adjective·Academic

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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