adj

trashy

TRA-shee

Trashy (adj) means Cheap, low-quality, or lacking in taste or substance. Example: “She loves reading trashy romance novels on vacation.”

adj

Cheap, low-quality, or lacking in taste or substance.

"She loves reading trashy romance novels on vacation."

Indecent, tacky, or lacking class in style or behaviour.

"The outfit was a bit trashy for a formal dinner."

How to use trashy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCheap and low-quality, or tasteless and tacky.

Common pairings

trashy novel trashy reality TV

trashier comparative, trashiest superlative

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Formed from trash plus the adjective ending -y.

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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.