Word info Synonyms Antonyms

greasy

Speech parts

1. greasy - Adjective

3. greasy - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Composed of, or characterized by, grease; oily; unctuous; as, a greasy dish.

Smeared or defiled with grease.

Like grease or oil; smooth; seemingly unctuous to the touch, as is mineral soapstone.

Fat of body; bulky.

Gross; indelicate; indecent.

Affected with the disease called grease; as, the heels of a horse. See Grease, n., 2.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Show all synonyms

Antonyms

Show all antonyms

Phrases with the word

Derivatives

Anagrams

Examples

greasy coveralls Source: Internet

get rid of rubbish and oily rags Source: Internet

greasy hamburgers Source: Internet

oily fried potatoes Source: Internet

oleaginous seeds Source: Internet

According to the earliest citations, the name originated aboard U.S. Navy ships, due to the manner in which greasy burgers slid across the galley grill as the ship pitched and rolled. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms