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greasy

UK/ˈɡɹiː.si/ US/ˈɡɹi.si/ fairly common slang

adjective

1.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

  • “greasy hamburgers”
  • “oily fried potatoes”
  • “oleaginous seeds”
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2.

smeared or soiled with grease or oil

  • “greasy coveralls”
  • “get rid of rubbish and oily rags”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • greasy kid's stuff
  • greasy pole
  • greasy spoon

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