adj
seamy
Seamy (adj) means (of a place or situation) Dirty, low or dishonest.
adj
1
(of a place or situation) Dirty, low or dishonest.
"Lou Reed, lead singer of the Velvet Underground, veteran chronicler of life's wilder, seamier and more desperate side and one of the most influential and distinctive songwriters of his generation has died at the age of 71."
— Sam Jones, Lou Reed, lead singer of Velvet Undergound, dies aged 71 (2013)
2
Having a seam, or clearly showing one.
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Etymology
Formed from seam and -y.
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What is the meaning of seamy?
"seamy" (adj) means (of a place or situation) Dirty, low or dishonest.
What is another word for seamy?
Other words for "seamy" include sleazy, sordid, seedy, squalid.
What is the opposite of seamy?
The opposite of "seamy" is immaculate.
What are the different meanings of seamy?
"seamy" has 2 main meanings: 1. (of a place or situation) Dirty, low or dishonest; 2. Having a seam, or clearly showing one.
