scuzzy

adjective

scuz·​zy ˈskə-zē How to pronounce scuzzy (audio)
scuzzier; scuzziest
slang
: dirty, shabby, or foul in condition or character

Examples of scuzzy in a Sentence

He is a scuzzy guy.
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The premise of the first movie, which treated Arthur as a scuzzy sociopath out of a Scorsese fever dream, is that unlike the dark-side characters in comic-book movies, Arthur really was just a disturbed individual. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024 That context may help explain why Big Tech products can sometimes feel frustrating, such as unhelpful Google search results or scuzzy Instagram accounts. Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 The prior Deadpool films were scuzzy and cobbled together, even as the budget grew; the cameos from other Marvel characters felt half-hearted and perfunctory, inclusions for Deadpool to roll his eyes at, not for fans to cheer over. David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2024 Mike would rather move the bullseye to the Aryans, who have some scuzzy operatives working outside the prison that no one will miss. Noel Murray, Vulture, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for scuzzy 

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scuzzy was in 1962

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“Scuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuzzy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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