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greasy

/ˈɡriː.si/

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adjective

B1formalcommonculinary/ˈɡriː.si/

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

ruОписывает что-то покрытое или содержащее много жира или масла.esDescribe algo cubierto o que contiene mucha grasa o aceite, o que tiene el aspecto o la textura propia de la grasa.frQui est couvert de graisse ou d'huile, ou qui en contient beaucoup ; qui a un aspect ou une texture gras.deBeschreibt etwas, das mit Fett oder Öl bedeckt ist oder viel davon enthält; auch für schmierig wirkende Haut oder Haare sowie für rutschige, ölige Oberflächen.ptDescreve algo coberto ou que contém muita gordura ou óleo; também pode se referir a cabelo ou pele com excesso de oleosidade, ou a comida feita com muita gordura.zh形容某物表面覆盖着油脂或含油很多,也指因油腻而显得滑腻、发亮或令人不适。arيصف شيئًا مغطى بالدهن أو يحتوي على كثير من الدهن أو الزيت، أو شيئًا ملمسه دهني زلق، أو مظهرًا لامعًا بسبب الدهن.

  1. Covered with oil or fat A2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruЖирныйesGrasiento, aceitosofrgraisseux, grasdeFettigptGordurosozh油腻的arمُشبَع بالدُّهن

    Synonyms: fattyoilyoleaginousslickslipperyunctuous

    Antonyms: cleandry

  2. Slippery or smooth B1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruСкользкийesResbaladizo o grasosofrGlissant ou onctueuxdeSchmierig oder glattptEscorregadiozh油腻的arزَلِق

    Synonyms: oilyslickslippery

    Antonyms: dryrough

  3. Unpleasantly oily (hair or skin) B1 informal

    Describing hair or skin that is excessively oily or unwashed.

    • 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.

    ruЖирный (о волосах или коже)esgraso/grasientafrgras, gras, gras (cheveux/peau)deFettig (Haare oder Haut)ptOleoso (cabelo ou pele)zh油腻的(头发或皮肤)arدهني (في الشعر أو البشرة)

    Synonyms: lankoilyslick

    Antonyms: cleandryfresh

  • greasier comparative form
  • greasiest superlative form