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 Definition of 'oily':

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1. (adj) greasyoilysebaceousoleaginous
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
"greasy hamburgers"; "oily fried potatoes"; "oleaginous seeds"

2. (adj) butteryfulsomeoilyoleaginoussmarmysoapyunctuous
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
"buttery praise"; "gave him a fulsome introduction"; "an oily sycophantic press agent"; "oleaginous hypocrisy"; "smarmy self-importance"; "the unctuous Uriah Heep"; "soapy compliments"

3. (adj) oily
coated or covered with oil
"oily puddles in the streets"

4. (adj) greasyoily
smeared or soiled with grease or oil
"greasy coveralls"; "get rid of rubbish and oily rags"


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