Collocations for "greasy"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "greasy" in context.
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greasy
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- my [hair, face] is greasy
- my [hair] feels greasy
- have greasy [hair, skin]
- shampoo for greasy hair
- has greasy [palms, fingers, hands, paws]
- am greasy with (motor, cooking) oil
- greasy from [cooking, making, handling, repairing, gardening]
- take your greasy mitts off [him, that]
- greasy and [dirty, oily, fatty]
- this [food, meat] is (too) greasy
- these [spoons, forks, knives, plates] are greasy
- am cutting back on greasy foods
- left behind a greasy [residue, feeling]
- has a greasy feel (to it)
- wash a greasy [pot, pan]
- don't like his greasy [grin, smile]
- slang: ate at the local greasy spoon
'greasy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):