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单词 greaser
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greaser


greas·er

G0246600 (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.

greaser

(ˈɡriːzə; ˈɡriːsə) n1. (Automotive Engineering) a mechanic, esp of motor vehicles2. (Nautical Terms) a semiskilled engine attendant aboard a merchant ship3. a young long-haired motorcyclist, usually one of a gang4. an unpleasant person, esp one who ingratiates himself with superiors

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]
Thesaurus
Noun1.greaser - (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descenttaco, wetbackderogation, disparagement, depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or somethingethnic slur - a slur on someone's race or languageMexican - a native or inhabitant of Mexico
Translations

greaser


greaser

1. slang A typically white, lower-class young male who tends to act in a tough or aggressive manner, have greased-back hair, be interested in cars or motorcycles, and be a member of a gang. The greaser subculture is typically associated with the mid-20th-century US. Whoa, Grandpa was a real greaser back in the day! Was this picture taken in his mechanic shop? Most kids today only know about greasers from reading The Outsiders in school.2. offensive slang A derogatory term for a person of Italian or Latin American descent. As a poor Italian kid, I got called "greaser" a lot growing up.

greaser

(ˈgrizɚ and ˈgrisɚ) n. a rough and aggressive male, usually with long greased down hair. Donna has been going out with a real greaser.

greaser


  • noun

Synonyms for greaser

noun (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent

Synonyms

  • taco
  • wetback

Related Words

  • derogation
  • disparagement
  • depreciation
  • ethnic slur
  • Mexican
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