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- [see-mee]
- /ˈsi mi/
- /ˈsiː.mi/
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- [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
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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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adj seamy
- gamy — having the tangy flavor or odor of game: I like the gamy taste of venison.
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