noun
greaser
Greaser (noun) means someone whose job involves applying grease, such as a mechanic. Example: “The greaser serviced every truck in the depot before dawn.”
noun
1
Someone whose job involves applying grease, such as a mechanic.
"The greaser serviced every truck in the depot before dawn."
2
(informal, dated) A member of a rebellious youth subculture from the 1950s known for slicked-back, greased hair and leather jackets.
"The film painted the greasers as tough kids who rode motorcycles and loved rock and roll."
How to use greaser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a mechanic-type worker who deals with grease, or a member of the leather-jacket, greased-hair 1950s subculture.
When to use it
The ethnic slang senses of this word are offensive and dated; avoid them entirely.
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Word forms
- Plural
- greasers
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Etymology
From grease plus the suffix -er. The youth-culture sense comes from members slicking their hair back with pomade or grease.
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What does “greaser” mean?
The word “greaser” means someone whose job involves applying grease, such as a mechanic. In plain terms, either a mechanic-type worker who deals with grease, or a member of the leather-jacket, greased-hair 1950s subculture.
How do you use “greaser” in a sentence?
Here is “greaser” used in a sentence: “The greaser serviced every truck in the depot before dawn.”
What part of speech is “greaser”?
“Greaser” is a noun.
How many meanings does “greaser” have?
“Greaser” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone whose job involves applying grease, such as a mechanic.
