Greasy meaning

What does “greasy” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“greasy” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: containing an unusual amount of grease or oil.

greasy

adjective

  1. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

    “greasy hamburgers”

    “oily fried potatoes”

  2. smeared or soiled with grease or oil

    “greasy coveralls”

    “get rid of rubbish and oily rags”

    Synonymsoily

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University