greaser

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greas·er

 (grē′sər, -zər)

n.

1. One who greases, such as a worker who greases working parts in a machine.

2. Slang A tough young man, especially one from a white working-class background who is much involved with motorcycles or cars.

3. Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a person of Latin, especially Latin American or Italian, descent.

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greaser

(ˈɡriːzə; ˈɡriːsə)

n

1. (Automotive Engineering) a mechanic, esp of motor vehicles

2. (Nautical Terms) 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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greas•er

(ˈgri sər)

n.

1. a person or thing that greases.

2. Slang. a swaggering young tough, esp. a member of a street gang.

[1635–45]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

greaser - (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent taco, wetback derogation, disparagement, depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or something ethnic slur - a slur on someone's race or language Mexican - a native or inhabitant of Mexico

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Translations

greaser

[ˈgriːsəʳ] N

1. (= mechanic) → mecánico/a m/f

2. (o.f.) (= motorcyclist) → motociclista mf

3. (pej) (= ingratiating person) → pelota mf, lameculos mf

4. (US) (pej) (= Latin American) → sudaca mf

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greaser

n

(inf, = motorcyclist) → Motorradfahrer(in) m(f); (= gang member) → Rocker m (inf)

(US pej: = Latin American) → Latino m (inf)

(inf, = motor mechanic) → Automechaniker(in) m(f)

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