PoliticsAugust 15, 2026
sleaze
SLEEZ
Definition
Sordid, corrupt, or immoral behavior, especially within political or professional contexts.
Etymology
Originating in the early 20th century, the word is likely an alteration of the adjective 'sleazy,' which itself may have derived from the 17th-century term 'silesia' referring to a thin, flimsy fabric.
In the news
The article uses the term in relation to a 'sleaze probe' regarding a billionaire's gift to Nigel Farage, highlighting the ongoing political controversy surrounding the incident.
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