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 your carpets or upholstered furniture are attacked by something greasy, leaving a horrible, oily stain, shampoo is on standby to help you out.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
Each spritz instantly minimizes the look of greasy hair while its oil-absorbing formula leaves hair feeling just washed clean.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 June 2025
Stonestreet looks like a science teacher from a bad high school movie — nerdy glasses, greasy hair, striped pullover.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Avoid insecticides, greasy oils, or petroleum jelly smeared near the feeder that can coat hummingbird feathers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
Each spritz instantly minimizes the look of greasy hair while its oil-absorbing formula leaves hair feeling just washed clean.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 June 2025
Stonestreet looks like a science teacher from a bad high school movie — nerdy glasses, greasy hair, striped pullover.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Avoid insecticides, greasy oils, or petroleum jelly smeared near the feeder that can coat hummingbird feathers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for greasy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy
Adjective
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The comments are brimming with intrepid flip-flop wearers who have worn these shoes on cruise ships, uneven European sidewalks, slippery hiking trails in Hawaii, and more.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Inspiration is a slippery concept — what resonates deeply with one person might barely register for another.—
Sophie van Bastelaer,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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The treatment increases pavement friction, particularly when wet weather makes roadways slick, and helps to protect concrete surfaces.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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And, travelers attest to their support and durability even on slick, rocky trails.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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