/ ˈgriːsi; NAmE ; ˈgriːzi/ adjective ( greas·ier , greasi·est )
1.
covered in a lot of grease or oil :
greasy fingers / marks / overalls
2.
( disapproving ) ( of food ) cooked with too much oil :
greasy chips
3.
( disapproving ) ( of hair or skin ) producing too much natural oil :
long greasy hair
4.
( informal , disapproving ) ( of people or their behaviour ) friendly in a way that does not seem sincere
SYN smarmy
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IDIOMS
- the greasy pole