Sleazeball — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈslēz-ˌbȯl/ sleaze·ball

Meaning & Definition of Sleazeball

Sleazeball (noun)

  1. a sleazy person

Sleazeball (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person of low moral character

    "don't post your private info and revealing pics online—there are some real sleazeballs out there"

    similar: sleaze, sleazebag (slang), slime, slimeball (slang)
    related: slattern, tramp, degenerate, libertine, perv, pervert, reprobate, creep, scumbag (slang), scuzzball (slang), pettifogger, shyster

  2. a person whose behavior is offensive to others

    "despite the constant rebuffs, the sleazeball at the bar kept hitting up people for drinks"

    similar: bastard, beast, bleeder (British), blighter (chiefly British), boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, crud (slang), crumb (slang), cur, dirtbag (slang), dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, schmuck (slang), scum, scumbag (slang), scuzzball (slang), skunk, sleaze, sleazebag (slang), slime, slimeball (slang), slob, snake, so-and-so, sod (chiefly British), stinkard, stinker, swine, toad, varmint, vermin, son of a gun
    related: barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus (slang), fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit (chiefly British), nitwit, nut, schmo (slang), airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, dink (slang), dolt, dope, dork (slang), goon, half-wit, idiot, imbecile, moron, turkey, brat, insolent, nuisance, pest, snip, snob, snoot, snot, dweeb (slang), nerd
    near: hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sleazeball

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sleazeball:

Slang: sleazebag, slimeball, crud, crumb, dirtbag, schmuck, scumbag, scuzzball
Chiefly British: blighter, sod
British: bleeder
sleaze, slime, bastard, beast, boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, cur, dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, scum, skunk, slob, snake, so-and-so, stinkard, stinker, swine, toad, varmint, vermin, son of a gun

Related Words for Sleazeball

slattern, tramp, degenerate, libertine, perv, pervert, reprobate, pettifogger, shyster, barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus, fool, jackass

Near Antonyms of Sleazeball

hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Origin & Etymology of Sleazeball

First known use: 1981

Frequently Asked Questions about Sleazeball

What does "Sleazeball" mean?

"Sleazeball" means a sleazy person. As a noun, it is defined as: a sleazy person. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sleazeball"?

Other words for "Sleazeball" include sleaze, sleazebag, slime, slimeball, bastard, beast, bleeder and blighter. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sleazeball" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sleazeball"?

There are 110 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sleazeball". Common alternatives include sleaze, sleazebag, slime, slimeball, bastard, beast, bleeder, blighter, boor and bounder.

What is a slang word for "Sleazeball"?

Slang words for "Sleazeball" include sleazebag, slimeball, crud, crumb, dirtbag and schmuck.

How do you use "Sleazeball" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sleazeball" in a sentence: "don't post your private info and revealing pics online—there are some real sleazeballs out there"; "despite the constant rebuffs, the sleazeball at the bar kept hitting up people for drinks".

Is "Sleazeball" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sleazeball" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Sleazeball"?

"Sleazeball" is pronounced /ˈslēz-ˌbȯl/ and divided into syllables as sleaze·ball.

What is the origin of the word "Sleazeball"?

First known use: 1981.