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greasy

adjective
\ ˈgrē-sē How to pronounce greasy (audio) , -zē How to pronounce greasy (audio) \
greasier; greasiest

Definition of greasy

1a : smeared or soiled with grease greasy clothes
b : oily in appearance, texture, or manner his greasy smile— Jack London
c : slippery
2 : containing an unusual amount of grease greasy food
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Other Words from greasy

greasily \ ˈgrÄ“-​sÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce greasily (audio) , -​zÉ™-​ \ adverb
greasiness \ ˈgrÄ“-​sÄ“-​nÉ™s How to pronounce greasiness (audio) , -​zÄ“-​ \ noun

Examples of greasy in a Sentence

My doctor told me to avoid greasy food. that wet tarmac road is greasy enough to send the car into a skid

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 This results in a lighter and crispier feel and taste, and a less greasy end result. — Heloise, Washington Post, "Hints From Heloise: The art of falling," 29 Aug. 2019 For Japanese who came of age after the Second World War, the taste of whale — which many describe as a fishier, greasier version of beef — is the taste of their childhood. — Ben Dooley, New York Times, "Japan Resumes Commercial Whaling. But Is There an Appetite for It?," 1 July 2019 Grilled to order, still a little pink, expertly seasoned, not overly greasy, it’s carne asada perfection. — Fox News, "America's best burritos," 20 Nov. 2015 The weightless mist is easy to apply and provides a non-greasy, clean-feeling finish that won't clog your pores. — Woman's Day, "7 Fun in the Sun Essentials," 29 Aug. 2014 Bottom line: The food at Gypsy’s is imaginative, playful and tasty, if a tad on the greasy side. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Imaginative food and a uniquely Baltimore experience at Gypsy’s Truckstaurant," 1 Aug. 2019 Pork and chive dumplings are greasy and come with a sweet, bright red dipping sauce. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Our food critic ate her way through the Encore Boston casino so you don’t have to," 25 June 2019 Guys would go to a greasy deli for lunch right across the street. — Albert Breer, SI.com, "In Atlanta, Dan Quinn Is Ready to Show Off the Falcons’ Coaching Overhaul," 22 July 2019 But Griot’s new aerosol Interior Detailer makes quick cleanup of dust, dirt and fingerprints and has a natural-look finish with no greasy feel or residue. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "A little summer lovin’ for the care of cars and RVs," 21 July 2019

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First Known Use of greasy

1514, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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greasy

adjective
How to pronounce greasy (audio) How to pronounce greasy (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of greasy

: covered with grease or oil : dirty from grease or oil
chiefly British : wet and slippery
: containing or cooked with a large amount of fat

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greasy

adjective
\ ˈgrē-sē How to pronounce greasy (audio) , -zē\
greasier; greasiest

Kids Definition of greasy

1 : covered with an oily material greasy hands
2 : like or full of fat greasy french fries

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