greasy
US /ˈɡriː.si/
UK /ˈɡriː.si/
1.
unto, oleoso
covered with, full of, or resembling grease or oil
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The mechanic's hands were greasy from working on the engine.
Le mani del meccanico erano unte per aver lavorato al motore.
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She wiped the greasy pan with a paper towel.
Ha pulito la padella unta con un tovagliolo di carta.
2.
scivoloso, viscido
having an unpleasantly smooth, slippery, or slimy feel
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The floor was greasy after the spill, making it dangerous to walk on.
Il pavimento era scivoloso dopo la fuoriuscita, rendendo pericoloso camminarci sopra.
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The texture of the raw fish was somewhat greasy.
La consistenza del pesce crudo era un po' unta.
3.
untuoso, adulatore
unpleasantly fawning or obsequious
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His greasy compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
I suoi complimenti untuosi mettevano tutti a disagio.
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He had a greasy smile that made her distrust him.
Aveva un sorriso untuoso che la fece diffidare di lui.