Definition of greasy

greasyadjective

bóng nhờn

/ˈɡriːsi//ˈɡriːsi/

The word "greasy" originates from the Old English word "grēsan," meaning "to grease." This word itself likely comes from the Proto-Germanic word "grēzō," which also meant "to grease." The meaning of "greasy" has remained relatively consistent over time, referring to something covered in or resembling grease, which is a substance typically derived from animal fat. The word's connection to fat and oil gives it its characteristic sense of slickness and unctuousness.

Summary
type tính từ
meaninggiây mỡ, dính mỡ
meaningbằng mỡ; như mỡ
meaningbéo, ngậy
namespace

covered in a lot of grease or oil

được bao phủ bởi nhiều dầu mỡ

Example:
  • greasy fingers/marks/overalls

    ngón tay/vết/quần yếm dính đầy dầu mỡ

  • The sink was piled high with greasy dishes.

    Bồn rửa chất đầy bát đĩa đầy dầu mỡ.

cooked with too much oil or fat

nấu với quá nhiều dầu hoặc mỡ

Example:
  • greasy chips

    khoai tây chiên béo ngậy

Extra examples:
  • This food's a bit greasy, isn't it?

    Món ăn này hơi béo phải không?

  • The hotel smelt of stale smoke and greasy food.

    Khách sạn có mùi khói thuốc và thức ăn nhiều dầu mỡ.

producing too much natural oil

sản xuất quá nhiều dầu tự nhiên

Example:
  • long greasy hair

    tóc dài nhờn

  • an ugly man with very greasy hair

    một người đàn ông xấu xí với mái tóc rất nhờn

friendly in a way that does not seem sincere

thân thiện theo cách có vẻ không chân thành

Example:
  • a greasy smile

    một nụ cười béo ngậy

  • He told me how well I’d done in that greasy way of his.

    Anh ấy nói với tôi rằng tôi đã làm tốt như thế nào theo cách bóng bẩy đó của anh ấy.

Related words and phrases

Related words and phrases

Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.