/ ˈsliːzi; NAmE / adjective ( sleaz·ier , sleazi·est ) ( informal )
1.
( of a place ) dirty, unpleasant and not socially acceptable, especially because sex is involved
SYN disreputable :
a sleazy bar
2.
( of people ) immoral and unpleasant :
a sleazy reporter
► sleazi·ness noun [ U ]
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent.: of unknown origin.