Definition

The aesthetic and behavioral opposite of classy—think trashy, low-rent, and generally giving off strong 'hasn't changed clothes since Tuesday' energy. The kind of person who makes you want to sanitize everything they've touched.

Example Usage

That sleezy guy at the gas station tried to sell me a DVD from his van.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=sleezy&defid=2065601)

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