Also means
wormy (literally)
Usage Note
Véreux literally means 'full of worms' (from ver, worm) and is used figuratively to describe a person or affair that is dishonest or morally suspect. Un homme véreux is a shady individual, and une affaire véreuse is a dodgy deal. The feminine form is véreuse.
Examples
"Ce notaire véreux a escroqué ses clients."
Natural Translation
That corrupt notary swindled his clients.

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