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seamy
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seamy
(adjective)
seamy
/
ˈ
siːmi/
adjective
seamier
;
seamiest
seamy
/
ˈ
siːmi/
adjective
seamier
;
seamiest
Britannica Dictionary definition of SEAMY
[
also more seamy; most seamy
]
:
of or relating to unpleasant and usually illegal things (such as crime, drugs, etc.)
the
seamy
[=
seedy
] side of the city
She was involved in a
seamy
corruption scandal.
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