seedy

comparative seedier · superlative seediest

1. Literal senses:
   1. Containing or full of seeds.

      Pomegranates are as seedy as any fruit you are likely to see.

   2. Seedlike; having the flavour of seeds.
   3. colloquialHaving a peculiar flavour supposed to be derived from the weeds growing among the vines; said of certain kinds of French brandy.
2. Inferior in condition or quality.
   1. figurativelyShabby, run-down, possibly connected with bad, dishonest or illegal activities, somewhat disreputable.

      Sleazy city / Seedy films / Breathing so heavy / Next to my neighbour / Let’s get acquainted

      1981, “Seedy Films”, in Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, performed by Soft Cell

      1 more example

      The healing power of alcohol / Only works on scrapes and nicks / And not on girls in seedy bars / Who drown themselves in it

      2007, Bayside, “Choice Hops and Bottled Self Esteem”, in The Walking Wounded

      Synonyms: sleazy

   2. figurativelyUntidy, unkempt.

      His seedy, dirt-smudged visage caused her to look at him askance.

      1 more example

      Besides the broad-brimmed hat, he was distinguished by a spotted tie, a pair of seedy check trousers rather baggy in the seat, and a cut-away coat, much too tight for him.

      1913, Norman Lindsay, A Curate in Bohemia, Sydney: N.S.W. Bookstall Co., published 1932, page 96

   3. figurativelyInfirm, unwell, gone to seed.

      With her aching back and pronounced limp, she was feeling particularly seedy today.

   4. figurativelySuffering the effects of a hangover.

      After last night’s party we were all feeling pretty seedy.