Meaning of greasy in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɡrisi/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   greasy

   Definitions

   1. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

   Examples

   • « greasy hamburgers »
   • « oily fried potatoes »
   • « oleaginous seeds »

   Synonyms

   • fatty
   • fat
2. 2. smeared or soiled with grease or oil

   Examples

   • « greasy coveralls »
   • « get rid of rubbish and oily rags »

   Synonyms

   • dirty
   • soiled
   • unclean