greasy

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit Fett oder Öl bedeckt ist oder viel davon enthält; auch für schmierig wirkende Haut oder Haare sowie für rutschige, ölige Oberflächen.

Describes something covered with or containing a lot of grease or oil.

1. Covered with oil or fatA2formal

   Having a surface or texture that is oily, fatty, or slippery.

   Fettig

   • The pizza was too greasy for my taste.
   • He wiped his greasy hands on a napkin.
   • The mechanic's overalls were covered in greasy stains.

   Synonymefattyoilyoleaginousslickslipperyunctuous

   Antonymecleandry

2. Slippery or smoothB1formal

   Having a smooth, slippery quality, often due to oil or grease.

   Schmierig oder glatt

   • The road was greasy after the rain, making driving dangerous.
   • Be careful, the floor is greasy from the spilled oil.
   • The handle was greasy and hard to grip.

   Synonymeoilyslickslippery

   Antonymedryrough

3. Unpleasantly oily (hair or skin)B1informal

   Describing hair or skin that is excessively oily or unwashed.

   Fettig (Haare oder Haut)

   • Her hair looked greasy after a long day without washing.
   • He has a greasy complexion that requires special skincare.
   • The teenager's greasy skin was prone to acne.

   Synonymelankoilyslick

   Antonymecleandryfresh