greasy
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɡriːsi/
greasy means: Covered with oil or fat, often making the surface slippery or dirty.
adjective
OILY SURFACEB1
Covered with oil or fat, often making the surface slippery or dirty.
- My hands are greasy.
- He left greasy marks on the glass.
- The greasy floor was difficult to walk on.
FATTY FOODB1
Containing more oil or fat than you want, especially when describing food.
- The chips were too greasy.
- I felt sick after that greasy meal.
- Do you prefer a salad to a greasy burger?
Questions about greasy
What does greasy mean?
Covered with oil or fat, often making the surface slippery or dirty.
What is greasy in other languages?
Türkçe: yağlı · Español: grasiento · Français: gras · Deutsch: fettig · Italiano: unto · 日本語: 脂っぽい
How do you pronounce greasy?
It is pronounced /ˈɡriːsi/.
How do you use greasy in a sentence?
My hands are greasy. He left greasy marks on the glass.
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