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
1
Cheap, low-quality, or lacking in taste or substance.
"She loves reading trashy romance novels on vacation."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishCheap and low-quality, or tasteless and tacky.
Common pairings
trashy novel
trashy reality TV
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Word forms
- Comparative
- trashier
- Superlative
- trashiest
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Etymology
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.
