adj
greasy
GREE-see
adj
1
Covered in or containing a lot of grease or fat.
"The takeaway box was soaked through with greasy fries."
"His hair looked greasy after a day without washing it."
2
Overly flattering or ingratiating in manner; slippery in a social sense.
"The salesman had a greasy charm that made her distrust him instantly."
How to Use Greasy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally oily or fatty, or figuratively someone whose charm feels slick and untrustworthy.
Common pairings
greasy food
greasy hair
greasy smile
Word Forms
greasier comparative, greasies plural, greasiest superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English gresy, formed from grease plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.