ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Trashy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɹæʃi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Trashy is an adjective meaning Like trash; having low quality and a perceived lack of depth, especially of books and films.

Meaning

Like trash; having low quality and a perceived lack of depth, especially of books and films.

More Meanings

  1. Indecent or lacking class.
  2. Having or generating a lot of trash.
  3. (music) Having a sound like white noise.

Example Sentences

a trashy novel
trashy cymbals
"Michigan's taste in beer is so good, even its "trashy" brew of choice is an icon and a staple..."
It was nonsense this being in love; there wasn't such a thing as love outside of trashy novelettes.

Word Forms

Synonyms for trashy

Depending on context, synonyms include cheesy, low-rent, mediocre, useless, worthless, ass.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tacky, gimcrack, tawdry, meretricious, worthless, tasteless.

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