greasy

Meanings

• adjective

  Coated or soaked in oil or fat; having a soft, slippery feel.

  - "The fries were greasy and delicious."
  - "He had greasy hair after working in the kitchen all day."
  - "The mechanic used a greasy rag to clean the engine."

• adjective

  Relating to or characterized by the presence of an excessive amount of oil or fat.

  - "The greasy food gave him heartburn."
  - "The greasy engine made a lot of smoke."
  - "The greasy pork rinds were a popular snack."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greasy
cheesy , easy , fizzy , sleazy , teasy

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Variants

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greasier , greasiest , greasily , greasiness , greasinesses , greasy , greasy spoon , greasy spoons

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Etymology

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Old English 'grasig', from 'gras' meaning 'grass' and 'sig' meaning 'sign' or 'mark', possibly because of the appearance of oil or fat on the surface of grass.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grease monkey' refers to someone who works on cars or machinery.

2. In the Middle Ages, people would use grease to waterproof their shoes.

3. The term 'greaseball' is a derogatory term for someone who is slick or oily in their dealings.

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Related Concepts

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1. oily: A term synonymous with 'greasy'. Both words describe something that is coated or soaked in oil or fat.

2. lubricant: A substance, such as oil or grease, that reduces friction and makes movement easier.

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Culture

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In literature, 'greasy' is often used to describe characters or settings that are unpleasant or unappealing. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago is described as 'an old black ram, / A beast that wants docility, and when you do it, / He butts and mows.

How to Memorize "greasy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hamburger fresh out of the fryer, with its greasy bun and slick, shiny patty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'greasy' with the feeling of oil or fat on your hands.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym GREASY to remember the definition: 'G' for 'Coated', 'R' for 'Residue', 'E' for 'Excessive', 'A' for 'Adherent', 'S' for 'Slippery', and 'Y' for 'Yucky'.

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