Grease

/ɡriːs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A thick oily or fatty substance, typically used to lubricate machinery or to enhance flavor in cooking.

He applied grease to the bicycle chain to ensure it ran smoothly.

Oil or fat used in cooking.

The pan needs some grease before frying the eggs.

verb

To apply grease or a similar substance to something, especially for lubrication.

You need to grease the hinges on the door so they don't squeak.

To prepare something with an oily or greasy substance.

She greased the baking pan before pouring in the cake batter.

Middle English gresse, from Old French graisse, from Latin grassa.

grease the wheels

To facilitate or make easier the process of something.

grease someone's palm

To bribe someone.

stay out of the grease

To avoid trouble or controversy.

lubricate

To make something smooth or slippery to reduce friction.

oily

Containing oil; slippery or greasy in texture.

slick

Smooth and slippery, often as a result of being covered in grease.

Money, especially in terms of bribes.

He’s making a lot of grease with those shady deals.

A situation or conversation that is overly slick or deceitful.

That guy has a lot of grease, be careful with him.