greasy

Word parts

grease + -y

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɡri.si/ or /ˈɡri.zi/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɡriː.si/ or /ˈɡri.zi/

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Adjective

Positive greasy

Comparative greasier

Superlative greasiest

1. If something is greasy, its surface is covered with grease or is slippery.
2. If something is greasy, it contains a lot of grease or fat.

Related words

• oily
• greasiness