Seedy

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iːdi

Origin

seed + -y

Full definition of seedy

Adjective

1. disreputable; run-downThe healing power of alcohol only works on scrapes and nicks;; and not on girls in seedy bars who drown themselves in it. (from "Choice Hops and Bottled Self Esteem" by Bayside)
2. full of seedspomegranates are as seedy as any fruit you are likely to see.
3. untidy; unkemptHis seedy, dirt-smudged visage caused her to look at him askance.
4. infirm; gone to seedWith her aching back and pronounced limp, she was feeling particularly seedy today.
5. suffering the effects of a hangoverAfter last night's party we were all feeling pretty seedy.
6. (colloquial) Having a peculiar flavour supposed to be derived from the weeds growing among the vines; said of certain kinds of French brandy.

Derived terms

• seedy toe

Anagrams

• seyde