English Explanatory Dictionary

scuzzy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Dirty or grimy.
  2. Disreputable; sleazy.

Pronunciation

/ˈskʌ.zi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scuzzy.wav /ˈskʊzi/ /ˈskʌze/ /-zɪ/ /-zi/

Word forms

scuzzy scuzzier scuzziest

Etymology

Probably a blend of scummy + fuzzy 1960s, US, colloquial, expressive coinage, with influence from scum, fuzzy, lousy, sleazy.

Derived words

scuzz scuzzball scuzzbucket scuzzoid
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