How to Pronounce "greaseball"
word
ˈɡriːsbɔl
GREES-bawl
ɡɹˈiːsbɔːl
GREES-bawl
Definition
An offensive and derogatory slang term, originally used to insult people of Italian or Latin American descent, implying someone is dirty, greasy, or unkempt. Can sometimes refer generally to someone who looks oily or has greasy hair.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡriːsbɔl
British English
ɡɹˈiːsbɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREES-bawl
UK
GREES-bawl
Listen in Context
He called someone a greaseball, which is very rude.
Using the word greaseball can hurt people's feelings.
The term greaseball is a racial slur.
Back in the day, some people used greaseball as a way to insult immigrants.