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greasy

adjective \ˈgrē-sē, -zē\

: covered with grease or oil : dirty from grease or oil

: wet and slippery

: containing or cooked with a large amount of fat

greas·i·ergreas·i·est

Full Definition of GREASY

a : smeared or soiled with grease <greasy clothes>

b : oily in appearance, texture, or manner <his greasy smile — Jack London>

c : slippery

: containing an unusual amount of grease <greasy food>

— greas·i·ly \-sə-lē, -zə-\ adverb

— greas·i·ness \-sē-nəs, -zē-\ noun

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First Known Use of GREASY

1514

Related to GREASY

Synonyms: greased, slick, lubricated, oiled, slicked, slippery, slippy, slithery

Rhymes with GREASY

breezy, cheesy, easy, queasy, sneezy, wheezy

GREASY Defined for Kids

greasy

adjective \ˈgrē-sē, -zē\

greas·i·ergreas·i·est

Definition of GREASY for Kids

: covered with an oily material <greasy hands>

: like or full of fat <greasy french fries>

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