Greasy: meaning, definitions and examples

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greasy

[ ˈɡriːzi ]

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food

Covered with or resembling grease; oily or slippery. Greasy foods are high in fat and can contribute to health problems.

Synonyms

fatty, oily, slick

Examples of usage

The greasy pizza left an oily residue on my fingers.
French fries are often considered greasy because they are deep fried in oil.

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hair

Having a shiny or slick appearance due to an excess of natural oils. Greasy hair can be a result of poor hygiene or overactive sebaceous glands.

Synonyms

oily, shiny, slick

Examples of usage

She needed to wash her greasy hair to make it look presentable.
After a few days without showering, his hair became greasy and unmanageable.

Translations

Translations of the word "greasy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oleoso

🇮🇳 चिकना

🇩🇪 fettig

🇮🇩 berminyak

🇺🇦 жирний

🇵🇱 tłusty

🇯🇵 油っこい (あぶらっこい)

🇫🇷 gras

🇪🇸 grasoso

🇹🇷 yağlı

🇰🇷 기름진

🇸🇦 دهني

🇨🇿 mastný

🇸🇰 mastný

🇨🇳 油腻的 (yóunì de)

🇸🇮 mastno

🇮🇸 feitur

🇰🇿 майлы

🇬🇪 ცხიმიანი

🇦🇿 yağlı

🇲🇽 grasoso

Word origin

The word 'greasy' dates back to the mid-14th century, derived from the Old French word 'graisse', meaning 'fat, grease, lard'. Over the years, 'greasy' has been used to describe anything covered in or resembling grease or oil. The negative connotations associated with the word often relate to unhealthy or dirty conditions.