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Definition of greasy

greasy

/ˈɡriːsi/
grea · sy
Adverb:greasily
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• adjective

1

Covered with, smeared with, or resembling an oily or fatty substance.

Example

"The mechanic wiped his greasy hands on a clean shop rag before inspecting the paperwork."

2

Containing or cooked with an excessive amount of fat or cooking oil.

Example

"After eating the greasy fast food, she felt a sudden wave of indigestion."

3

Excessively polite, flattering, or ingratiating in an insincere or untrustworthy manner.

Example

"We decided to leave the dealership because the salesperson had a terribly greasy demeanor."

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• Rhymes for greasy

• Nearby Words

greaser
greasily
greasiness
greasy
great
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great basin rattlesnake

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, formed from the noun 'grease' (from Old French 'graisse', ultimately from Latin 'crassus', meaning 'thick' or 'fat') combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greasy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greasy
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