as in slicked
having or being a surface so smooth as to greatly reduce traction
that wet tarmac road is greasy enough to send the car into a skid
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Recent Examples of greasy
In the kitchen, stainless steel surfaces are almost guaranteed to accumulate a greasy residue.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
Avoid greasy, high-fat and highly seasoned foods.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Rather than leaving oil in your hair throughout the day, applying it generously before shampooing allows the essential oils to sit on the scalp and penetrate the hair without leaving you looking greasy.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The new fry bags were met with criticism from Five Guys loyalists, who claim the bags don't hold as many fries and end up leaving a greasy mess, despite the chain saying the paper bags are grease-resistant.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
Avoid greasy, high-fat and highly seasoned foods.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Rather than leaving oil in your hair throughout the day, applying it generously before shampooing allows the essential oils to sit on the scalp and penetrate the hair without leaving you looking greasy.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The new fry bags were met with criticism from Five Guys loyalists, who claim the bags don't hold as many fries and end up leaving a greasy mess, despite the chain saying the paper bags are grease-resistant.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy
Adjective
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Outside the Grand Rex theater in Paris, the 36-year-old actress arrived in a slicked bob and a bold red lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Watts wore a navy blue sparkly dress paired with black mules and a slicked back hairstyle.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be prepared for slippery roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Because the condition affects balance and coordination, veterinarians recommend keeping affected cats in safe, predictable spaces where hazards like slippery floors, high furniture and stairs are minimized.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Low isn’t the first to do a curry-chicken potpie, but his version is rich and warm, with airy, shattery pastry reminiscent of roti, flaky and slick with butter.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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On his goal, Thomas swooped into the middle lane to dust McTavish and receive a slick feed from Broberg that sent him toward a vulnerable Dostál with speed for a rising shot.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Place in the oven on a greased pan for 25-30 minutes.—
Anita Jaisinghani,
Houston Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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Pour the cake batter into a greased 10-inch round tube or Bundt pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Greasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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