Greaser

Pronunciation: /ˈɡriːsər/

Greaser (noun)

  1. a young person in the 1950s known for slicked-back hair and leather jackets.
  2. a person who works with machinery, often getting dirty with oil or grease.
  3. an offensive term for a person of Hispanic or Latino descent.

Examples

  • The greaser wore a leather jacket and slicked-back hair.
  • Greaser culture was known for its love of rock and roll.

Common collocations: greaser style, greaser gang, greaser look, greaser job, greaser skills

Synonyms of Greaser

Informal