as in dusty
severely lacking in cleanliness
My friend thinks that scuzzy dive bar has "character," but the smell alone is enough to keep me far away from that place.
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Recent Examples of scuzzy
The guests have lots of range — there are serial cheaters, all types of scuzzy folks and even a man who likes to dress as a baby and act out everything, down to the boom boom in his diaper.
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 29 Feb. 2024
Starring Anton Yelchin, Alia Shawkat, and Imogen Poots, Green Room is a siege movie marked by scuzzy realism and a palpable sense of danger.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
Spiel [New West] On their debut album, Spiel, Office Dog submerge their brand of indie rock under scuzzy noise until the bubbles stop rising to the top.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2024
Will Adam prove a match for a heavily armed government security team, the FBI agents and the scuzzy goon squad hired by Westwyld?
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2024
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 29 Feb. 2024
Starring Anton Yelchin, Alia Shawkat, and Imogen Poots, Green Room is a siege movie marked by scuzzy realism and a palpable sense of danger.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
Spiel [New West] On their debut album, Spiel, Office Dog submerge their brand of indie rock under scuzzy noise until the bubbles stop rising to the top.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2024
Will Adam prove a match for a heavily armed government security team, the FBI agents and the scuzzy goon squad hired by Westwyld?
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuzzy
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Poor Ventilation Along with the increase in moisture and humidity, another leading cause for a dusty bathroom is poor ventilation.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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And some days, its dusty air carries the stench of the polluted Salton Sea eight miles west.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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My father was living alone in that dark, filthy room like an old animal wallowing in its own excrement.Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Down and out in Tinseltown, where white glistening snow turns to filthy slush.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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Brice did just three takes for the final vocal, leaning on a greasy approach that couples the song’s sanguine soul with a splash of hopefulness.Tom Roland, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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As someone with greasy hair—I'm talking within a day—using one of the best shampoos for oily hair gives me a layer of protection against excess shine, and makes perfecting my hair routine a lot easier.Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Greek warrior coin, which was offered for sale in 2020, features a figure holding a spear while draped in a black, blue and white American flag.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
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Somehow, the two never ran out of coordinating looks—Ariana Grande in shades of pink, white, and yellow, and Cynthia Erivo in black and green.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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From savory breads and rolls for sandwiches and soup-sopping to decadent sweet loaves and rolls for breakfast or dessert, the easy recipes give you a break while your mixer does the dirty work.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Romans liked to give the appearance of civilized rule by getting local thugs to do their dirty work.N.T. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
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There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
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Similarly, what’s worse than PolitiFact’s being a willing participant in the conspiracy to hide President Joe Biden’s mental and physical decline is its sleazy attempt last week to absolve itself of any wrongdoing.Becket Adams, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
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The whole movie is touched by a '70s residue of studiously brooding rhythms, grimy interiors, and sleazy characters—one, played by a razor-sharp Charlotte Rampling—and elevated by one of Newman’s career-best performances.Tomris Laffly, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The big picture: Not too shabby for a guy who barely dabbled in politics until the past year or so.Axios, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Looks pretty shabby when Android phones up and down the budget spectrum offer 120Hz displays.Allison Johnson, The Verge, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Scuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuzzy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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