greasy

adjective

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\ ˈgrē-sē

, -zē

greasier; greasiest

Definition of greasy

1a : smeared or soiled with grease greasy clothes

b : oily in appearance, texture, or manner his greasy smile— Jack London

c : slippery

2 : containing an unusual amount of grease greasy food

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Other Words from greasy

greasily \ ˈgrē-sə-lē

, -zə- \ adverb

greasiness \ ˈgrē-sē-nəs

, -zē- \ noun

Examples of greasy in a Sentence

My doctor told me to avoid greasy food. that wet tarmac road is greasy enough to send the car into a skid

Recent Examples on the Web But, any of my fellow oily goddesses out there also know that there's a fine line between glowy and greasy. — Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 18 May 2021 What were once gloppy, greasy, heavy creams guaranteed to leave a chalky white cast are now just as sophisticated as their chemical counterparts. — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 11 May 2021 If the screen is still dirty or greasy, Dell recommends mixing a 30/70 solution of water and isopropyl alcohol on its products, spraying the solution on a cloth (not directly on your device) and gently wiping the computer screen. — Bryony Gilbey, chicagotribune.com, 28 Mar. 2021 Secondly, the gravy isn’t greasy and lumpy, but rich in color and perfectly savory. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2021 Etsy crafters list sustainable products like nourishing, non-greasy hair conditioner made of coconut and avocado oil in a refillable, zero-waste, non-plastic glass container. — oregonlive, 22 Apr. 2021 The product in question is Kiehl's Creme with Silk Groom—a non-greasy styling cream recommended for frizzy, dry, or damaged hair that helps to condition and soften. — Sophie Cockett, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2021 Wire cooling rack: Bacon tends to be greasy, so consider using a wire cooling rack along with your baking sheet. — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 17 Mar. 2021 Lightweight and non greasy, this beautiful elixir is great on sensitive skin types especially those who suffer from rosacea or acne. — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021

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