trashy
word
Definition
Used to describe something of poor quality, or that is vulgar, cheap, or lacking in value. Often refers to things like clothes, movies, or behaviors.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes derogatory. Common with media ('trashy novels'), fashion ('trashy outfit'), or behavior ('trashy attitude'). Implies negative judgment. Avoid in formal or polite contexts.
Spanish: de mala calidad - vulgar - cutrePortuguese (BR): brega - vulgar - de má qualidadePortuguese (PT): piroso - vulgar - de má qualidadeChinese (Simplified): 低俗的 - 劣质的Chinese (Traditional): 低俗的 - 劣質的Hindi: घटिया - अश्लीलArabic: رديء - مبتذلBengali: ঘেঁটে - অশ্লীল - নিম্নমানেরRussian: пошлый - низкопробный - вульгарныйJapanese: 下品な - 安っぽいVietnamese: rẻ tiền - thô tục - kém chất lượngKorean: 저속한 - 싸구려 - 천박한Turkish: ucuz - bayağı - kalitesizUrdu: سستا - بازاری - گھٹیاIndonesian: rẻ tiền - thô tục - kém giá trị
Example Sentences
That movie was so trashy.
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She wore a trashy dress to the party.
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I don't like trashy magazines.
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His jokes are always kind of trashy, aren't they?
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Some people love reading trashy romance novels to relax.
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I can't believe he said that—so trashy!
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