sleazy

== English == === Etymology === Origin obscure. Possibly a corruption of Silesia, through a word meaning Silesian cloth. Silesia was formerly the most important location of Germany’s weaving industry. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈsliː.zi/ Rhymes: -iːzi === Adjective === sleazy (comparative sleazier, superlative sleaziest) Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:low-quality Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual. Synonym: skeezy Untrustworthy, unethical. Synonyms: unreliable, questionable, sketchy, shady, slimy (dated, of fabric) Thin and flimsy. ==== Usage notes ==== The following example shows the first three senses in a single sentence: Sleazy John may be interpreted as untrustworthy, perverted or both in this case. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====