seedy — sordid and disreputable; run-down and shabby
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: sordid and disreputable; run-down and shabby
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːdi/
Korean meaning: 추잡하고 평판이 나쁜; 낡고 초라한
Korean pronunciation: **시**디
Example Sentences
- The detective followed the suspect into a seedy part of town where even GPS gave up.
- After eating that questionable sushi, I've been feeling quite seedy all day.
- The seedy motel's main feature was that it asked no questions and expected no answers.
seedy
ADJECTIVE//ˈsiːdi//
sordid and disreputable; run-down and shabby
sordid and disreputable; run-down and shabby
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The greedy exploit the needy in seedy places
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Origin
원래는 'seed(씨앗)'에서 나온 말로, 씨앗이 많이 든 과일이 품질이 떨어진다는 의미에서 '허름한, 초라한'이라는 뜻이 생겨났습니다.
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“The detective followed the suspect into a seedy part of town where even GPS gave up.”
“After eating that questionable sushi, I've been feeling quite seedy all day.”
“The seedy motel's main feature was that it asked no questions and expected no answers.”
“She looked seedy after pulling an all-nighter for her final exams.”
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