skeevy

/ˈskiː.vi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈskiː.vi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈskē-vē How to pronounce skeevy (audio)/ (ame, mw)

skeevy — adjective

  • skeevypositive
  • skeeviercomparative
  • skeeviestsuperlative

1. giving people a creepy feeling because someone's sexual attention, jokes, or beh

1.形容詞C1
釋義

giving people a creepy feeling because someone's sexual attention, jokes, or behaviour cross a line

例句

The waiter kept leaning too close, and his jokes felt skeevy.

skeevy about unwanted personal behaviour

Nila left the party when a stranger sent her skeevy messages.

skeevy + messages with unwanted attention

同義詞
  • sleazy

    very close, but often stresses cheap bad taste as well

  • creepy

    broader; something can be creepy without sexual overtones

  • pervy

    slangier and narrower, focused on sexual behaviour

反義詞
  • decent

    behaving in an acceptable and respectful way

  • respectful

    showing proper regard for other people's boundaries

文法句型

skeevy + noun

look/seem skeevy

用法筆記

Often used for comments, messages, or attention that make someone pull back. It suggests a boundary-crossing vibe rather than an openly violent act.

常見錯誤

❌The garage looked skeevy because oil covered the floor.
✅The garage looked dirty and grimy.
💡This sense is about a creepy sexual vibe, not ordinary mess.

2. dirty, sticky, or badly kept, so a place or object feels nasty and not worth tou

2.形容詞C1
釋義

dirty, sticky, or badly kept, so a place or object feels nasty and not worth touching

例句

The hostel bathroom was so skeevy that Omar kept his shoes on.

skeevy for dirty places that feel unsafe to touch

Grease and dust made the old arcade look skeevy by noon.

同義詞
  • grimy

    stresses surface dirt and a greasy feel

  • shabby

    stresses worn, low-quality condition more than dirt

  • gross

    very informal and wider; often used for strong disgust

反義詞
  • clean

    free from dirt or stickiness

  • well-kept

    properly maintained and in good condition

文法句型

skeevy + noun

look/seem skeevy

用法筆記

Common with rooms, bathrooms, bars, or furniture that seem dirty and poorly cared for. Stronger and more judgmental than simply saying something is dirty.

常見錯誤

❌The salesman seemed skeevy because he kept touching customers.
✅The salesman seemed creepy and sleazy.
💡This sense is for dirty, shabby places or objects, not unwanted sexual behaviour.