grease up
grease up · greases up · greased up · greasing up
To smear or otherwise lubricate with oil or greaseTo smear or otherwise lubricate with oil or grease; especially, to grease (something, such as a machine or a baking pan) thoroughly.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To smear or otherwise lubricate with oil or grease; especially, to grease (something, such as a machine or a baking pan) thoroughly.
(often, slang, with to)To flatter (someone) excessively; to suck up.
Forms
greases up, greasing up, greased up, greased up| Base form | grease up · to grease up |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | greases up |
| Present participle | greasing up |
| Past simple | greased up |
| Past participle | greased up |
irregular
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb