GREASINESS

greasiness, oiliness, oleaginousness

(noun) consisting of or covered with oil

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

greasiness (usually uncountable, plural greasinesses)

The state of being greasy.

Source: Wiktionary


Greas"i*ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being greasy, oiliness; unctuousness; grossness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

15 June 2025

SCHNORR

(verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; “he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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