Etymology
Origin of skeevy
First recorded in 1975–80; probably from Italian schifo “disgust” + -y 1
Example Sentences
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But pitting Naru against a series of pop-up threats — an enraged bear, deadly quicksand, skeevy French fur trappers — is barely a plot.
From New York Times ● Aug. 4, 2022
The series of skeevy guys are played by actors known for playing likable men on TV, including Adam Brody, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Sam Richardson, Chris Lowell and Max Greenfield.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2020
After years of portraying characters notable for their sense of somewhat abashed rectitude, he’s virtually unrecognizable as a gleefully skeevy blackmailer.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2020
There ought to be no conflict between the Sherman’s March that the #MeToo movement is currently making through the ranks of skeevy, abusive, powerful men and the liberation Sciortino preaches.
From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2018
Ex-Md. official charged with bribery: ‘I don’t want to look or be skeevy’
From Washington Post ● Sep. 28, 2017
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