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trashily

Meanings
  • adjective

    Describing something as trashy means it is of poor quality or taste, often in a way that is intended to be derogatory or critical.

Rhymes
Words rhyming with trashily
mashily , rashly , flashily
Variants
List of all variants of trashily that leads to same result
trashier , trashiest , trashily , trashiness , trashinesses , trashy
Etymology
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The word 'trashily' comes from the noun 'trash', which originally meant 'refuse' or 'waste'. The adjective form 'trashy' developed in the early 20th century to describe things of poor quality or low taste.

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  1. The term 'trashy' was popularized in the 1950s and 1960s as a way to describe low-budget movies that were often criticized for their poor production values and exploitative content.

  2. In the 1990s, the term 'trash TV' was used to describe reality shows and other forms of television that were criticized for their poor quality and exploitative content.

  3. Some people use the term 'trashy' as a term of endearment, using it to describe things or people that they love despite their perceived flaws or shortcomings.

Related Concepts
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  1. lowbrow: The term 'lowbrow' is closely related to 'trashy'. It refers to art, literature, or culture that is considered to be of popular appeal and often criticized for its lack of sophistication or intellectual depth.

  2. camp: The term 'camp' can also be related to 'trashy'. It refers to something that is intentionally over-the-top or exaggerated, often in a way that is intended to be ironic or humorous.

Culture
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In popular culture, the term 'trashy' has been used to describe various forms of media, such as reality TV shows and tabloid journalism, that are often criticized for their poor quality or exploitative content.

How to Memorize "trashily"

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    - To memorize 'trashily', you can associate it with the word 'trash'. Imagine something that is of poor quality or low taste being described as 'trashy'.

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