trashy
12 synonyms and 2 antonyms for trashy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Cheap, low-quality, or lacking in taste or substance.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Cheap, low-quality, or lacking in taste or substance.
“She loves reading trashy romance novels on vacation.”
Opposites
2. adj
Indecent, tacky, or lacking class in style or behaviour.
“The outfit was a bit trashy for a formal dinner.”
Opposites
How to use trashy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
trashy novel
trashy reality TV
Etymology
Formed from trash plus the adjective ending -y.
Full origin of trashy →Frequently asked questions
What does “trashy” mean?
The word “trashy” means cheap, low-quality, or lacking in taste or substance. In plain terms, cheap and low-quality, or tasteless and tacky.
How do you pronounce “trashy”?
“Trashy” is pronounced TRA-shee (/ˈtɹæʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “trashy” in a sentence?
Here is “trashy” used in a sentence: “She loves reading trashy romance novels on vacation.”
What part of speech is “trashy”?
“Trashy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “trashy” have?
“Trashy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cheap, low-quality, or lacking in taste or substance.
Related words
white-trashy
