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seamy

seam·y
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [see-mee]
    • /ˈsi mi/
    • /ˈsiː.mi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [see-mee]
    • /ˈsi mi/

Definitions of seamy word

  • adjective seamy unpleasant or sordid; low; disagreeable: the seamy side of life. 1
  • adjective seamy having, showing, or of the nature of a seam. 1
  • adjective seamy seedy or disreputable 1
  • adjective seamy If you describe something as seamy, you mean that it involves unpleasant aspects of life such as crime, sex, or violence. 0
  • adjective seamy showing the least pleasant aspect; sordid 0
  • adjective seamy (esp of the inner side of a garment) showing many seams 0

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Origin of seamy

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; seam + -y1; in transferred senses alluding to the unpresentable appearance of the inside of a garment, i.e., where the seams show

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Parts of speech for Seamy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

seamy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% 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.

seamy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for seamy

adj seamy

  • gamy — having the tangy flavor or odor of game: I like the gamy taste of venison.

Top questions with seamy

  • what does seamy mean?

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