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Greaser

GREE-sur

/ˈɡriːsɜːr/

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Syllable breakdown

greaser

Dictionary meaning

Offensive slur for a person of Mexican descent.

Examples

  • They called the cashier a greaser, and were denied service.

Synonyms: taco

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