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greaser
[ gree-ser ]
noun
- 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.
ˈgreaser
/ ˈɡriːzə; ˈɡriːsə /
noun
- 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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There were infinite possibilities for "the greaser" to pocket a goodly share of the profits, and "cover up his tracks."
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What chiefly infuriated him was that the insult should come from one whom he considered a "greaser," a man of inferior race.
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"A Greaser crept up behind me, sir, and threw a noose that got tangled around my windpipe," replied Private Simms.
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I'll wait my own time to make you apologize humbly for that, you contemptible, cowardly Greaser!
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An instant after the words were out Lieutenant Hal regretted the use of the word Greaser.
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