adverb
- in a manner that is covered with, containing, or resembling grease; oily
- in an ingratiating or obsequious manner; in a way that seems insincere or flattering
Usage: informal
Examples
- The pizza box was greasily stained from the pepperoni.
- His hair looked greasily unwashed after three days without a shower.
- He smiled greasily at the customer, hoping for a large tip.
- The mechanic's hands were greasily covered in engine oil.
- She spoke greasily, flattering everyone in the room with obvious insincerity.
- The fried chicken sat greasily on the paper plate.