sleaze /sliːz/noun 5verb 2forms 3 noun5 •Low moral standards.The level of sleaze in this city seems to have been rising rapidly in recent years. — 1988 •(UK, Ireland) Political corruption.Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing an investigation by the Commons sleaze watchdog over a £5m (€5.7m) gift from a party donor. — 2026 •(informal) Sleazy material or publications. •(informal) A person of low moral standards.She knew that sleaze Hakido would do something to stick the knife in and twist it to the hilt. — 1999 •(informal, disapproving) A man who is sexually aggressive or forward with women to the point of causing disgust.I'll bet you dollars to doughnuts that sleaze slept with your boss and I wouldn't take it lying down. — 1989 verb2 •To act or progress in a sleazy manner.He sleazed his way over to the women at the bar. •To slander. formssleazed · sleazing · sleazes
