SEAMY


Meaning of SEAMY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' s ē -m ē

Function: adjective

Inflected Form: seam · i · er ; -est

Date: 1605

1 archaic : having the rough side of the seam showing

2 a : UNPLEASANT b : DEGRADED , SORDID <the seamy side of urban life>

– seam · i · ness noun

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