greasy
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Adj — Covered in or containing a lot of grease or fat.
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Etymology
From Middle English gresy, formed from grease plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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What does “greasy” mean?
The word “greasy” means covered in or containing a lot of grease or fat. In plain terms, literally oily or fatty, or figuratively someone whose charm feels slick and untrustworthy.
How do you pronounce “greasy”?
“Greasy” is pronounced GREE-see (/ˈɡɹi.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “greasy” in a sentence?
Here is “greasy” used in a sentence: “The takeaway box was soaked through with greasy fries.”
What part of speech is “greasy”?
“Greasy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “greasy” come from?
The word “greasy” comes from Middle English. From Middle English gresy, formed from grease plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
Is “greasy” a common word?
“Greasy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “greasy” have?
“Greasy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered in or containing a lot of grease or fat.