- sleaziness
- dishonest, disreputable, or immoral behaviour, esp of public officials or employees: political sleaze
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sleaze /sliz/USA pronunciation
n.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Slang Terms sleazy quality:[uncountable]That magazine is known for printing sleaze as a way of boosting sales.
- Slang Terms[countable]
- an evil, disgusting, or vulgar person.
- a shabby or dirty person.
sleaze
(slēz),USA pronunciation n. [Slang.]
- Slang Termsa contemptible or vulgar person.
- Slang Termsa shabby or slovenly person.
- Slang Termsa sleazy quality, character, or atmosphere;
shoddiness;
vulgarity. - Slang Termssleazy behavior, content, appearance, or the like.
- back formation from sleazy 1950–55
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sleaze /sliːz/ n informal
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