Greasy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Smeared or soiled with grease or oil; "greasy coveralls"; "get rid of rubbish and oily rags".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The mechanic's greasy hands were stained with engine oil and dirt.
- The kitchen floor was slippery with greasy spills that the staff hadn't cleaned up.
- After fixing the car, he wiped his greasy face with a towel.
- The old garage was cluttered with greasy tools and machinery.
- The diner's greasy counter was a favorite hangout for truck drivers on long hauls.
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Meaning 2
Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil; "greasy hamburgers"; "oily fried potatoes"; "oleaginous seeds".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The mechanic's hands were greasy from working on the engine all day.
- She wiped her greasy fingers on a napkin after eating the fried chicken.
- The greasy spoon diner was a popular spot for late-night eats.
- The greasy residue on the stove was a pain to clean.
- The greasy texture of the fish made it unappetizing to eat.