greasy
[/ˈɡriːzi/ or /ˈɡriːʃi/]
adjective
gorduroso
1. covered with, containing, or having the quality of grease or oil
The mechanic's hands were greasy after working on the car.
As mãos do mecânico estavam gordurosas depois de trabalhar no carro.
2. slippery or slick due to grease or oil
The greasy floor made it difficult to walk safely.
O chão gorduroso dificultava caminhar com segurança.
3. (of food) containing too much fat or oil
This pizza is too greasy for me to eat.
Esta pizza é muito gordurosa para eu comer.
4. resembling grease; oily in appearance or texture
His hair looked greasy and unwashed.
Seu cabelo parecia oleoso e sujo.
5. (informal, derogatory) sordid, corrupt, or morally questionable
He had a greasy character and couldn't be trusted.
Ele tinha um caráter duvidoso e não podia ser confiável.
In Brazilian culture, 'gorduroso' is commonly used to describe unhealthy, fast food or street food that is considered too oily. In American culture, 'greasy spoon' refers to classic working-class diners, often with nostalgic connotations. The term can also carry negative moral implications in both cultures when describing a person's character.
NYC Slang
sketchy (when referring to morally questionable character or situation)
Related Idioms & Phrases
greasy spoon - a small, inexpensive diner or café
greasy pole - a difficult climb to success, or a symbol of climbing the social ladder
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