greaser
a person or thing that greases.
Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Latin American, especially a Mexican.
Slang. a swaggering young tough, especially a member of a street gang.
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How to use greaser in a sentence
There were infinite possibilities for "the greaser" to pocket a goodly share of the profits, and "cover up his tracks."
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonWhat chiefly infuriated him was that the insult should come from one whom he considered a "greaser," a man of inferior race.
Overland | John William De Forest"A greaser crept up behind me, sir, and threw a noose that got tangled around my windpipe," replied Private Simms.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants | H. Irving HancockI'll wait my own time to make you apologize humbly for that, you contemptible, cowardly greaser!
Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants | H. Irving HancockAn instant after the words were out Lieutenant Hal regretted the use of the word greaser.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants | H. Irving Hancock
British Dictionary definitions for greaser
/ (ˈɡriːzə, ˈɡriːsə) /
a mechanic, esp of motor vehicles
a semiskilled engine attendant aboard a merchant ship
a young long-haired motorcyclist, usually one of a gang
an unpleasant person, esp one who ingratiates himself with superiors
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