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grease·ball
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wop, dago, ginzo, Guinea, greaseballnoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
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greaseballnoun
A person of Italian descent.
Etymology: Derived from the fact that Italian-Americans are stereotyped as having greasy or greased-up hair, e.g. John Travolta in Grease and Saturday Night Fever.
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greaseball
"Greaseball" is a slang term considered to be derogatory or pejorative, and is often used to refer to someone who is seen as sleazy, dishonest or untrustworthy. It originated from the 20th century, mainly in North America, as a stereotype for someone from Southern Europe or Latin America, based on the notion of them having oily/greasy skin or hair. The term is also commonly used to describe the appearance of a person with slick, greasy hair. It is considered offensive and disrespectful.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of greaseball in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of greaseball in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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