/ Dictionary / Index M meretricious: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: mer•e•tri•cious Pronunciation: (mer"i-trish'us), [key] alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry. based on pretense, deception, or insincerity. pertaining to or characteristic of a prostitute. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: meretricious (Thesaurus) merese merganser Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cautious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language