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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSeedy-Motel
/ˈsiː.di ˈmoʊ.təl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A low-quality, often run-down motel that is typically associated with illicit activities.
"Travelers often avoid seedy motels due to safety concerns." - 2
A motel that is poorly maintained and may attract undesirable clientele.
"The seedy motel on the outskirts of town had a reputation for trouble."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'seedy' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the word 'seed', which in this context refers to something that is shabby or disreputable. 'Motel' is a portmanteau of 'motor' and 'hotel', first used in the 1920s to describe roadside accommodations for travelers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Seedy-Motel" is said worldwide
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motel miteux
Transliteration: motel miteux
"Les voyageurs évitent souvent les motels miteux."
schäbige Motels
Transliteration: schäbige Motels
"Reisende meiden oft schäbige Motels."
motel squallido
Transliteration: motel squallido
"I viaggiatori evitano spesso i motel squallidi."
motel de mala muerte
Transliteration: motel de mala muerte
"Los viajeros a menudo evitan los moteles de mala muerte."
motel decadente
Transliteration: motel decadente
"Os viajantes costumam evitar motéis decadentes."
खराब मोटल
Transliteration: kharab moṭal
"यात्री अक्सर खराब मोटल से बचते हैं।"
破旧汽车旅馆
Transliteration: pòjiù qìchē lǚguǎn
"旅行者通常会避免破旧汽车旅馆。"
허름한 모텔
Transliteration: heoreumhan motel
"여행자들은 종종 허름한 모텔을 피합니다."
みすぼらしいモーテル
Transliteration: misuborashii mōteru
"旅行者はみすぼらしいモーテルを避けることがよくあります。"
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