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greaser


greas·er

noun \ˈgrē-zər, -sər\

Definition of GREASER

1
: one that greases
2
usually offensive : a native or inhabitant of Latin America or a Mediterranean land; especially : mexican
3
: an aggressive swaggering young white male usually of working-class background

First Known Use of GREASER

1641

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