scuzzy
Americanadjective
adjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of scuzzy
First recorded in 1965–70; expressive coinage; compare similar phonetic components of scum, fuzzy, lousy, sleazy
Example Sentences
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They argue about the merits of earning their G.E.D.s, marvel that “in rich families, the parents do the chores!,” experience feminist awakenings while working at a scuzzy bar and attempt to build a raft out of beer kegs — except, whoops, only the empty ones float.
From New York Times
Diofebi’s scuzzy ambiance is delicately crafted, his scenes deftly taxonomizing tiers of desperate gamblers and casino staff like species in a field guide.
From Washington Post
In scuzzy and dystopic times, people reach beyond themselves, and create something that might comfort generations.
From New York Times
Though he was likely the product of a hurry-up romance between a grimy feline guttersnipe and a scuzzy tomcat, Barnaby grew up gorgeous, with a luxuriant onyx coat and a little white Trotsky soul patch, which fit him perfectly.
From Washington Post
I lived in King’s Cross in north London when it was scuzzy and magical and possibly dangerous.
From The Guardian
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