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greasy

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɡɹisi// UK //ɡɹˈiːzi// greasy Archaic Slang

adj. covered in too much oil or fat. You use this to describe food that feels heavy or hair that needs washing.

adj. covered with, containing, or resembling grease or oil. When used in a social context, it describes a person or behavior that feels dishonest or unpleasant in a smooth way.


SIMPLE

The pizza was so greasy that I needed three napkins.

CONTEXTUAL

He didn't have time to shower, so his hair looked a bit greasy for the meeting.

COMPLEX

The mechanic wiped his greasy hands on a rag before reaching for the heavy wrench to tighten the bolt.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English gresi, gressy, equivalent to grease + -y.

Usage

Often used predicatively after 'feel' or 'look'.

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