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
If the cabinets are heavily soiled or sticky from a greasy film, add 1/2 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
The tenderloin here leans thick and hearty, cooked to a golden crisp with just the right amount of breading — never greasy, always flavorful and consistently well-seasoned.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Deep Clean Rags and Mop Heads Over time, rags and mop heads can develop greasy or oily buildup caused by residue from cleaning agents that regular washing won’t eliminate.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
And the greasy buildup on a dirty stovetop makes your home a prime candidate for a kitchen fire.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
The tenderloin here leans thick and hearty, cooked to a golden crisp with just the right amount of breading — never greasy, always flavorful and consistently well-seasoned.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Deep Clean Rags and Mop Heads Over time, rags and mop heads can develop greasy or oily buildup caused by residue from cleaning agents that regular washing won’t eliminate.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
And the greasy buildup on a dirty stovetop makes your home a prime candidate for a kitchen fire.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy
Adjective
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Outside the Grand Rex theater in Paris, the 36-year-old actress arrived in a slicked bob and a bold red lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The rungs were slippery with rain, and the bridge wobbled sickeningly with each step.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Road conditions may be slippery during the Tuesday morning commute.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jared Wright skated it down and turned back a slick pass for Laughton, whose whirling, sharp-angle bid beat Dobeš improbably to the far side.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the end, such planning was rendered redundant by a combination of VAR and slick Chelsea play in extra time, leaving Wrexham to focus on perhaps making this fixture an annual event in the Premier League.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This deception is slicker than a greased pig!—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Fit it into a greased 9-inch pie plate, letting the dough settle naturally into the corners.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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