English Explanatory Dictionary

greasy pole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sporting event that involves staying on, climbing up, walking over or otherwise traversing a pole that has been made slippery.
  2. The slippery pole used in the event.
  3. The work and scheming that leads to the position of prime minister or other leadership position.

Word forms

greasy pole greasy poles

Synonyms

grease pole greased pole

Translations

Betawi: coko' Catalan: cucanya Indonesian: panjat pinang Italian: cuccagna Spanish: cucaña
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