greasy food

Slick, fatty dishes

Greasy food is food with a high fat content, typically fried or cooked in oil: burger joints and greasy food, My doctor told me to cut back on greasy food.

The term carries mild negative connotations—greasy food may be delicious but isn't health food.

A greasy spoon is a cheap diner serving such fare.

Related

burger · dripping · slick · cholesterol · heart attack · heartburn · indulgent · crispy · deep-fried · diner · takeout · napkin · paper towel · fingers · guilty · guilty pleasure · heavy · saturated

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Opposites
health perception

greasy foodhealth food

Nutrient-dense dietary choices

clean eating · steamed vegetables · whole foods · superfoods · rabbit food

cooking method

greasy foodraw food

Meals served uncooked

Family

greasy, grease, greased, greasing, greasier, greasiest, greasiness, food, foods

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G