Definition of "seamy" in английский

adjective

1. Sordid, squalid or corrupt.

   • 1987, David Brin, The Uplift War, Phantasia Press She just hadn't been aware, having considered such tales rather seamy while growing up.

2. Having or showing a seam.

   • 1964, Philip Larkin, ”The Whitsun Weddings”, Faber & Faber The fathers with broad belts under their suits And seamy foreheads; mothers loud and fat;