sleazier; sleaziest
2
a
: marked by low character or quality
sleazy tabloids
b
: squalid, dilapidated
sleazy bars
Examples of sleazy in a Sentence
a dancer in a sleazy outfit
a sleazy lothario who is always on the make
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The starry cast included Matthew Lillard as the sleazy TV star that Zach's girlfriend dumps him for, as well as Gabrielle Union, Anna Paquin, Kieran Culkin, and the late Paul Walker.
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 30 May 2025
Because June and Serena had such an interesting relationship, Fred became much more than just this sleazy, blowhardy pervert in the story.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Although there are plenty of detours in the plot of this often darkly comic thriller and several great performances, the conversations between Park’s eerily deadpan witness and Lee’s sleazy doctor character are a highlight.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
He’s certainly improved since his last acting role as sleazy producer Tedros in The Idol.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 30 May 2025
Because June and Serena had such an interesting relationship, Fred became much more than just this sleazy, blowhardy pervert in the story.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Although there are plenty of detours in the plot of this often darkly comic thriller and several great performances, the conversations between Park’s eerily deadpan witness and Lee’s sleazy doctor character are a highlight.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
He’s certainly improved since his last acting role as sleazy producer Tedros in The Idol.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sleazy
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“Sleazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleazy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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