Greasy meaning in English
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Definition
greasy: fatty, oily, containing a lot of fat
I try to stay away from greasy food. I'm trying to lose weight so I don't want to eat food that contains a lot of fat.
My pants are greasy from the oil change. There's oil all over them.
Pronunciation examples
UK: The pizza was so greasy it slid off the plate.
US: Pass me a napkin please, my hands are greasy.
Examples
- "Tired of that same old greasy lip balm?"
Exercise 1
The colors of Delavigne's new Mango Lipgloss are described as .
The colors of Delavigne's new Mango Lipgloss are described as sexy.
sexy: The announcer calls Delavigne's new line of lipgloss as "sexy".
dry: The announcer implies that other brands of lipgloss leave your lips feeling "dry", but not Delavigne's Mango Lipgloss. "Dry" is the opposite of wet, and indicates a lack of moisture.
greasy: The announcer implies that other brands of lipgloss are "greasy", but not Delavigne's Mango Lipgloss.
girly: "Girly Girl" is actually the name of one type of Mango Lipgloss. It is not an adjective used to describe the Mango Lipgloss itself.
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