Sekirov Dictionary

greasy

/ˈɡɹiː.si/

adjective 7
noun 2
forms 3
phrases 1

adjective7

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Having a slippery surface; having a surface covered with grease.
- […] mechanic slaves With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers, shall Uplift us to the view […] — 1606
•
Containing a lot of grease or fat.
- Before you dish them up, lay them upon a drainer before the fire sloping, for two or three minutes, which will prevent their eating greasy. — 1795
•
(slang) Shady, sketchy, dodgy, detestable, unethical.
- Julian: We're gonna fill the trailers up with furniture all right, boys, but we're gonna rent them out by the hour. Bubbles: Aw, that's greasy. — 2004
•
Oily in manner; obsequious.
- He does not impress me favourably. He is glib, ingratiating, and distinctly 'greasy.' He has a ready answer for everything almost before the question is out of your mouth. — 1914
Afflicted with the disease called grease.
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(no longer used) Fat, bulky.
- Let’s consult together against this greasy knight. — 1597
(no longer used) Gross; indelicate; indecent.

noun2

(Australia) An annoyed or contemptuous look; a dirty look.
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Wool that still contains grease and has not undergone scouring.
- Competition for South African wools has been very unsatisfactory, heavy conditioned greasies being at times practically unsalable. — 1899

forms

greasies · greasier · greasiest

Phrases with greasy

greasy spoon
An inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.

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