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sleazy1640s, "downy, fuzzy," later "flimsy, unsubstantial" (1660s), of unknown origin; one theory is that it is a corruption of Silesia, the German region, where thin linen or cotton fab [..]
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sleazyThe Eastern European region of Silesia was known for its fine cloth. Eventually, so many low-quality imitations wound up on the market that Silesian turned into sleazy.
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sleazy(adj) morally degraded(adj) of very poor quality; flimsy(adj) of cloth; thin and loosely woven
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sleazy
Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate.
Dishonorable; base; vulgar; raunchy; sordid.
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