The meaning of SLEAZY is lacking firmness of texture : flimsy. How to use sleazy in a sentence.

SLEAZY definition: 1. dirty, cheap, or not socially acceptable, especially relating to moral or sexual matters: 2…. Learn more.

1. contemptibly low or disreputable. 2. squalid; filthy: a sleazy hotel. 3. thin and limp in texture: sleazy satin; a sleazy dress.

If you describe something or someone as sleazy, you disapprove of them because you think they are not respectable and are rather disgusting.

Definition of sleazy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Feb 13, 2026 · She hated Ed Feinberg, the sleazy, lying, blood-sucking small-timer. Still he was a man; if he had called her up in the old days, in Seattle, she'd have entertained him.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026 slea•zy (slē′ zē, slā′ zē), adj., -zi•er, -zi•est. contemptibly low, mean, or disreputable: sleazy politics. squalid; sordid; filthy; …

Sleazy refers to something or someone that is sordid, corrupt, cheap, or low quality. It is often used to describe dishonest behavior, poor business practices, or places that are poorly maintained or lacking …

Sleazy definition: Made of low-quality materials; cheap or shoddy.

SLEAZY definition: contemptibly low, mean, or disreputable. See examples of sleazy used in a sentence.