What is the Meaning of SLEAZE & SLEAZY?

This video gives the meaning of SLEAZE and SLEAZY and then shows, through illustrated sentence examples, how SLEAZE is used in two specific contexts. The origin of SLEAZE is also explained.

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The general meaning of the informal word SLEAZE (n.) and SLEAZY (adj.) is:

immoral, vulgar, corrupt, sordid, disreputable behaviour

The clipart shows a woman in a provocative pose.

The words are often used in
2 specific contexts.

Before that, a quick reminder . . .

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Here’s a quick note about the origin of the word SLEAZE

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The informal noun SLEAZE came into use especially around the mid-1960s, although the adjective SLEAZY is older.

The term SLEAZE FACTOR was used by American journalist Laurence Barrett in 1983 to denote scandals and attempts to discredit political opponents through smear campaigns.

Here’s the 1st context, SLEAZE is often used in:

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Context 1:

immoral behaviour or activities relating to striptease clubs, or brothels

The clipart shows a pole dancer.

Here is an illustrated sentence example:

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The picture shows a part of the Red Light District in Amsterdam.

Sentence example: Amsterdam’s Red Light District has become infamous for its sleazy bars and prostitution.

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Context 2:

in the area of politics or lives of public figures where their behaviour involves dishonest, disreputable, corrupt activities

The clipart shows the word SCANDAL across an image of a politician.

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In the picture we see the front pages of some British newspapers.

The sentence reads: During Boris Johnson’s tenure as Prime Minister, British newspapers kept accusing his government of sleaze and corruption.

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So remember, SLEAZE or SLEAZY are informal words to describe immoral, vulgar, corrupt, sordid, disreputable behaviour

In modern times it particularly refers to politicians or famous people who engage in dishonest, corrupt, or immoral behaviour.

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