1
: sleazy quality, appearance, or behavior
also
: sleazy material
2
: a sleazy person
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Examples of sleaze in a Sentence
some sleaze will try to make a buck off of this tragedy
a real sleaze who is constantly mooching off friends, and friends of friends
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In a departure from the sleaze and snark of George Bush’s aughts, Obamacore positioned itself as sensitive, non-threatening, and relatable.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
The indie sleaze aesthetic, characterized by a mix of DIY style, grunge elements and bold graphics, was popularized by designers like Anna Sui and Hedi Slimane during the early 2000s.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Her producer — a manic sleaze played by a rip-roaring Dennis Quaid — decides to go in a different direction with the show.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
John Travolta oozes sleaze as the boyfriend roped into the plot, while Amy Irving’s Sue Snell wrestles with her conscience.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
The indie sleaze aesthetic, characterized by a mix of DIY style, grunge elements and bold graphics, was popularized by designers like Anna Sui and Hedi Slimane during the early 2000s.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Her producer — a manic sleaze played by a rip-roaring Dennis Quaid — decides to go in a different direction with the show.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
John Travolta oozes sleaze as the boyfriend roped into the plot, while Amy Irving’s Sue Snell wrestles with her conscience.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Sleaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleaze. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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