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I say, look at me — so disreputable (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

seamy

'disreputable' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for seamy that I've seen before include "Disreputable (side)" , "Sordid, disreputable" , "Squalid" , "Marked with joins; disreputable" , "Sleazy, sordid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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