Greaser

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Greaser \Greas"er\, n.
     1. One who, or that which, greases; specifically, a person
        employed to lubricate the working parts of machinery,
        engines, carriages, etc.
        [1913 Webster]
  


     2. A nickname sometimes applied in contempt to a Mexican or
        other Latin-American of the lowest type; -- derogatory and
        offensive. [Low, U. S.]
        [1913 Webster +PJC] grease gun

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  greaser
       n : offensive terms for a person of Mexican descent [syn: {wetback},
            {taco}]