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

Someone whose job involves applying grease, such as a mechanic.

"The greaser serviced every truck in the depot before dawn."

(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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

greasers plural, Greasers plural

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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.

Rhymes for greaser

laser taser chaser eraser phaser teaser Fraser Glaser

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Frequently asked questions

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.