greaser

[ gree-ser ]

noun

1. a person or thing that greases.
2. Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Latin American, especially a Mexican.
3. Slang. a swaggering young tough, especially a member of a street gang.

ˈgreaser

/ ˈɡriːzə; ˈɡriːsə /

noun

1. a mechanic, esp of motor vehicles
2. a semiskilled engine attendant aboard a merchant ship
3. a young long-haired motorcyclist, usually one of a gang
4. an unpleasant person, esp one who ingratiates himself with superiors

Word History and Origins

Origin of greaser¹

First recorded in 1635–45; grease + -er ¹

Example Sentences

There were infinite possibilities for "the greaser" to pocket a goodly share of the profits, and "cover up his tracks."

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What chiefly infuriated him was that the insult should come from one whom he considered a "greaser," a man of inferior race.

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"A Greaser crept up behind me, sir, and threw a noose that got tangled around my windpipe," replied Private Simms.

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I'll wait my own time to make you apologize humbly for that, you contemptible, cowardly Greaser!

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An instant after the words were out Lieutenant Hal regretted the use of the word Greaser.

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