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greas·er

(grē′sər, -zər)

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)

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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Noun

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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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

(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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"Why, you dirty little greaser! I've a mind to knock your block off right now."

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I mean you, you greaser!" he roared out at Raffles.

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The coming-of-age novel takes place in the late 1960s and talks about the division between the upper and lower class society, also known as "greasers" in the eyes of teenagers.

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Similarly the repair works and installation of lighting system, ceiling fans, greasers and other equipment are also being continued as per set policy under supervision of responsible officials.

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Similarly the repair works and installation of lighting system, ceiling fans, greasers and other equipment had also being continued as per set policy under supervision of responsible officials.