greasy

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Having a slippery surface

   Having a slippery surface; having a surface covered with grease.

   • a greasy mineral
   • […] mechanic slaves With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers, shall Uplift us to the view […]
2. 2

   Containing a lot of grease or fat.

   • With a skin full of alcohol and a probable overwhelming desire for a greasy kebab, I had evidently got myself into such a state that I was unable to locate the correct door to the fast food shop.
3. 3

   Oily in manner

   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.
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   1. 4

      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.
   2. 5

      Fat, bulky.

      • Let’s consult together against this greasy knight.
   3. 6

      Gross

      Gross; indelicate; indecent.

   4. 7

      Afflicted with the disease called grease.

   5. 8

      An annoyed or contemptuous look

      An annoyed or contemptuous look; a dirty look.

   6. 9

      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.

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