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sleazy

slea·zy [ slzee ] (comparative slea·zi·er, superlative slea·zi·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. sordid: dirty, disreputable, or sordid in character or appearance

2. dishonest or immoral: dishonest or immoral
You get some pretty sleazy types in here.

[Mid-17th century. Origin ?]

slea·zi·ly adverb
slea·zi·ness noun
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