scuzzy

[ skuhz-ee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, scuzz·i·er, scuzz·i·est.

1. dirty, grimy, sordid, or repulsive; disgusting.

scuzzy

/ ˈskʌzɪ /

adjective

1. slang.
   unkempt, dirty, or squalid

Word History and Origins

Origin of scuzzy¹

First recorded in 1965–70; expressive coinage; compare similar phonetic components of scum, fuzzy, lousy, sleazy

Word History and Origins

Origin of scuzzy¹

C20: perhaps from disgusting or perhaps from a blend of scum and fuzz

Example Sentences

The Batman’s showstoppers include a soaring flight from a police station and a car chase between Batman and Penguin, both of which are bolstered by striking, immersive POV imagery that contributes to the action’s scuzzy, adrenalized verve.

From The Daily Beast

Galt climbed into the old claw-footed bathtub, which was scuzzy and stained, its tarnished drain a tangle of hairs.

From The Daily Beast

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