greasier; greasiest
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: containing an unusual amount of grease
greasy food
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
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But that and a few other alternate versions of familiar tunes sound like something that could have come out of Memphis, suggesting a possible version of the album that could have balanced out the brooding with some greasy fun.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The Cabana’s greasy floor was sticky under her bare feet.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The patties themselves — two 3-ouncers; a combo of chuck, brisket and short rib — were bold and well-seasoned and dangerously flirting with the line between meaty juiciness and greasy slipperiness.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
My canvas didn’t sport a greasy look, and felt light as a feather with a slightly plump appearance.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The Cabana’s greasy floor was sticky under her bare feet.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The patties themselves — two 3-ouncers; a combo of chuck, brisket and short rib — were bold and well-seasoned and dangerously flirting with the line between meaty juiciness and greasy slipperiness.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
My canvas didn’t sport a greasy look, and felt light as a feather with a slightly plump appearance.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for greasy
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greasy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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