Sleaze
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sliːz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sleaze is a noun meaning (uncountable) Low moral standards.
Meaning
(uncountable) Low moral standards.
More Meanings
- (informal, countable) A person of low moral standards.
- (informal, countable) A man who is sexually aggressive or forward with women to the point of causing disgust.
- (informal, uncountable) Sleazy material or publications.
- To act or progress in a sleazy manner.
- To slander.
Example Sentences
ministerial sleaze and mendacity
a tabloid newspaper full of sleaze
He sleazed his way over to the women at the bar.
Mother, he's such a sleaze! The way he looked at you!
Word Forms
- sleazes
- sleazing
- sleazed
Synonyms for sleaze
Depending on context, synonyms include tackiness, tat, cheapness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tat, tackiness, cheapness, corruption, bribery, filth.
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