greaser

American  

[gree-ser] / ˈgri sər /

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.

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greaser British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of greaser

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

Example Sentences

Less enthralled by his own muscles and not as eager to brawl, he is a Greaser in name only.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2023

For the hopeless, for the loveless, for the misunderstood, which is all of us, Greaser and Soc, young and old, “The Outsiders” offers the promise of harmony.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2023

"Those are big factors you consider before buying equipment," said Eric Greaser, a senior analyst at Moody's.

From Reuters • Aug. 18, 2022

Last year: Piot rallied from 3 down with nine holes to play at Oakmont and defeated Austin Greaser, 2 and 1.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2022

There was a piece shaped like a cross that Ag picked out for himself, but the Greaser that owned it hollered loud, and Ag give it back to him.

From Red Saunders' Pets and Other Critters by Phillips, Henry Wallace