sleazy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective of cloth; thin and loosely woven
  2. adjective of very poor quality; flimsy
  3. adjective morally degraded; ; ; ; - Seattle Weekly; - James Joyce

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.

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