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oily
adjective(oil-y)
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
Examples:
An oily sycophantic press agent.
oily
adjective(oil-y)
smeared or soiled with grease or oil
Synonyms: greasy,
Examples:
Get rid of rubbish and oily rags.
oily
adjective(oil-y)
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
Examples:
Oily fried potatoes.
oily
adjective(oil-y)
coated or covered with oil
Examples:
Oily puddles in the streets.

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