seedy /ˈsiːdi/ adjective8 •Containing or full of seeds.Pomegranates are as seedy as any fruit you are likely to see. •Inferior in condition or quality. •(figurative) Shabby, run-down, possibly connected with bad, dishonest or illegal activities, somewhat disreputable.Sleazy city / Seedy films / Breathing so heavy / Next to my neighbour / Let’s get acquainted — 1981 •(figurative) Untidy, unkempt.His seedy, dirt-smudged visage caused her to look at him askance. •(figurative) Infirm, unwell, gone to seed.With her aching back and pronounced limp, she was feeling particularly seedy today. •(figurative) Suffering the effects of a hangover.After last night’s party we were all feeling pretty seedy. •Seedlike; having the flavour of seeds. •(informal) Having a peculiar flavour supposed to be derived from the weeds growing among the vines; said of certain kinds of French brandy. formsseedier · seediest