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- [skuhz-ee]
- /ˈskʌz i/
- /ˈskʌz.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skuhz-ee]
- /ˈskʌz i/
Definitions of scuzzy word
- adjective scuzzy dirty, grimy, sordid, or repulsive; disgusting. 1
- adjective scuzzy Something that is scuzzy is dirty or disgusting. 0
- adjective scuzzy unkempt, dirty, or squalid 0
- adjective scuzzy dirty, shabby, disreputable, etc. 0
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Origin of scuzzy
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; expressive coinage; compare similar phonetic components of scum, fuzzy, lousy, sleazy
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Parts of speech for Scuzzy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scuzzy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
scuzzy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scuzzy
adj scuzzy
- blowzy — fat, ruddy, and coarse-looking
- cruddy — dirty or unpleasant
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- dishabille — the state of being dressed in a careless, disheveled, or disorderly style or manner; undress.
- disheveled — hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt: disheveled hair.
adjective scuzzy
- dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
- disarrayed — Simple past tense and past participle of disarray.
- fouled — grossly offensive to the senses; disgustingly loathsome; noisome: a foul smell.
- mangy — having, caused by, or like the mange.
- nerdy — Slang. of or like a nerd.
Antonyms for scuzzy
adjective scuzzy
- cleanly — in a fair manner
Top questions with scuzzy
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