scuzzy
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
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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The shows so far have spanned the modern desert’s full range of scenes — country dance nights, the scuzzy punk of Throw Rag, cabaret drag acts and gothic folk from Blood Nebraska.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
It’s natural to view the temporary mixing of Willard R. Abbott’s earnest teachers with the scuzzy simpletons who barely run the worst bar in America as, um, entirely unnatural.
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2025
Songs from “Hyperdrama,” like the four-on-the-floor thump of “Neverender” and the relentless “Generator,” fit seamlessly with “D.A.N.C.E.,” the buoyant single that earned its first Grammy nominations, and the scuzzy strut of “Phantom.”
From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2024
The Birthday Party favored a rancorous spirit, writing scuzzy songs and descending into mayhem at every turn.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023
I know they’re just for decoration, but they make me feel safe from all the scheming, scuzzy fire-starters.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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