Greasy
(adjective)
- Covered in or containing a lot of oil or fat.
- Having an oily or unhealthy appearance.
Origin:
Middle english (in the sense "covered in grease"): from old french gras, from latin crassus "thick". greasy refers to something that is covered in or contains a lot of oil or fat.
Examples:
- The fries were greasy.
- The hair was greasy from not being washed.
- The kitchen was greasy from cooking.
- The shirt was greasy from being worn for too long without washing.
- The hands were greasy from handling food.