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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