Meaning & use
greasy
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covered with or containing an excessive amount of grease or oil.
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He wiped his greasy hands on a napkin after eating the fried chicken.
The salesman's greasy compliments made her instantly suspicious of his motives.
A note on using this word
Beyond describing food or surfaces, greasy is often used figuratively to describe someone who seems insincere or overly flattering.
Words with a similar meaning
oilyslick
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Words with an opposite meaning
dryclean
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