greasy
pronunciation
How to pronounce greasy in British English:
UK [ˈɡriːsi]
How to pronounce greasy in American English:
US [ˈɡriːsi]
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- Adjective:
- containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
- smeared or soiled with grease or oil
Word Origin
- greasy (adj.)
- 1510s, from grease (n.) + -y (2). Related: Greasily; greasiness. Greasy spoon "small, cheap restaurant; dirty boarding-house" is from 1906.
Example
- 1. Greasy hands and a steering wheel do not mix .
- 2. Besides , greasy hair is not a good look on anybody , even if they look like brad pitt .
- 3. Take away the two , and all that would remain of jennings would be a somewhat greasy bald-headed man with his mouth open .
- 4. Contrary to popular belief , chocolate and greasy food don 't give you spots .
- 5. Both taste a lot like greasy popcorn with a buttery aftertaste .