sleaze

The definition of a sleaze is an immoral, corrupt or dishonest person.

(noun)

A lying and corrupt person is an example of a sleaze.

See sleaze in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Origin: back-form. < sleazy

See sleaze in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A sleazy condition, quality, or appearance: “His record of public service is untouched by any stain of shadiness or sleaze” (James J. Kilpatrick).

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Origin: Back-formation from sleazy

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