Trashy
ˈtræʃi
Definitions
2 meaningsLacking in quality; cheap; tawdry; of poor taste.
ˈtræʃi
Of poor quality or taste; cheap and gaudy.
The magazine was full of trashy gossip about celebrities.
💡 Simply: Imagine a really cheap, poorly-made toy or a TV show that's full of drama and not very smart. That's trashy! It's like something you wouldn't brag about.
👶 For kids: Something trashy is like garbage - not very good or fancy.
More Examples
He thought the novel was trashy, filled with clichés and predictable plot twists.
The interior of the diner had a deliberately trashy aesthetic.
How It's Used
"She bought some trashy jewelry at the flea market."
"The movie was considered a trashy B-movie."
Filled with trash; resembling trash.
ˈtræʃi
Characterized by or relating to trash; associated with or caused by garbage.
The alley was looking a little trashy after the garbage truck's rounds.
💡 Simply: Imagine a place that's full of garbage and litter. That place is trashy. It's not clean or neat.
👶 For kids: It's when something has too much garbage around.
More Examples
The festival left a trashy mess behind.
How It's Used
"The beach was left looking trashy after the festival."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From 'trash' + '-y'. 'Trash' itself derives from Middle English 'trasche', of uncertain origin, but possibly related to Old Norse 'tros' (brushwood).
The term 'trashy' has been used since the late 19th century, primarily to denote something of poor quality, similar to the quality of actual trash.
Memory tip
Think of actual trash – it’s low quality and often unwanted.
Word Origin
"worthless, of little value"