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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.

Similar words: oily

Common phrases: greasy hair, greasy hands, greasy surface

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?

Similar words: fatty, oily

Common phrases: greasy food, greasy chips, greasy meal

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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