as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
that wet tarmac road is greasy enough to send the car into a skid
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Recent Examples of greasy
The pile looked less like a heap of rotting and decaying food than a dirty mound of plastic bags, disposable coffee cups, empty, greasy chip bags and takeout boxes.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Roberts is looking particularly greasy on this fine Indiana evening.
—Rory Appleton, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
An effective cleanser takes away that slick, greasy feeling, but won’t leave your skin feeling stripped of moisture.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 July 2025
But the fear of getting greasy yellow butter topping on Krypto’s white felt makes this, to me, less functional as a popcorn bucket.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Roberts is looking particularly greasy on this fine Indiana evening.
—Rory Appleton, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
An effective cleanser takes away that slick, greasy feeling, but won’t leave your skin feeling stripped of moisture.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 July 2025
But the fear of getting greasy yellow butter topping on Krypto’s white felt makes this, to me, less functional as a popcorn bucket.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy
Adjective
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That appears to be true on both loose dirt, slippery rocks, and even bare metal.—
Wes Siler,
Outside,
5 Aug. 2025
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In its announcement, the fire agency urged visitors to stay on marked trails, avoid climbing on or around waterfalls, and keep a safe distance from slippery or steep areas.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The pool snakes for about a quarter-mile and is cushioned by mangroves that provide ample space for the slick animal to hide.—
Jack Prator,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Watch out for slippery roads: The first half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mix of rain, grime, and oil.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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