seamy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.3 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

seam +‎ -y

[edit] Adjective

seamy (comparative seamier, superlative seamiest)

1. Sordid, squalid or corrupt.
   • 1987, David Brin, The Uplift War, Phantasia Press

     She just hadn't been aware, having considered such tales rather seamy while growing up.

2. Having or showing a seam.

[edit] Derived terms

• seaminess

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: aemsy
• samey