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sleazeball

British  
/ ˈsliːzˌbɔːl /

noun

  1. slang an odious and contemptible person

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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On the audio commentary for "Bridesmaids"' DVD release, it's revealed that Wiig and Feig wanted this to represent the character's inability to truly open up to Hamm's sleazeball.

From Salon Apr. 28, 2021

Still, as manipulative as Fosse’s behavior in the series may seem, the show arguably takes a forgiving “genius must be indulged” attitude toward his sleazeball tendencies.

From Slate Apr. 9, 2019

According to its creators, the Tonya depicted is tired of being “overshadowed by Little Miss Perfect Nancy Kerrigan and her marriage to sleazeball Jeff Gilooly.”

From New York Times Jun. 12, 2017

Moira: I wish the show had gone further with Peter — he was a sleazeball, and I think Noth was only compelling when he was embracing that.

From Seattle Times May 9, 2016

In no way does he resemble the real-life Robert Shapiro, but the character he’s created is such a whiny, narcissistic sleazeball that I can’t look away.

From The Guardian Feb. 17, 2016

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