greasier; greasiest
1
a
: smeared or soiled with grease
greasy clothes
b
: oily in appearance, texture, or manner
his greasy smileJack London
c
2
: containing an unusual amount of grease
greasy food
greasily adverb
greasiness 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
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of greasy was circa 1518

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Cite this Entry

“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greasy. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

greasy

adjective
greasier; greasiest
1
: smeared with grease
2
: containing grease
greasy food
3
: resembling grease or oil : smooth, slippery
greasily
-sə-lē How to pronounce greasy (audio)
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adverb
greasiness
-sē-nəs How to pronounce greasy (audio)
-zē-
noun

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