Tok Pisin

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Etymology 1

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From English grease +‎ -im.

Verb

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grisim trans.

  1. to grease

Etymology 2

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From gris (flattery) +‎ -im.

Verb

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grisim trans.

  1. to flatter
    • 1989, Buk Baibel long Tok Pisin, Port Moresby: Bible Society of Papua New Guinea, Jenesis 3:13:
      Orait God, Bikpela i askim meri olsem, “Watpo yu mekim dispela samting?” Na meri i bekim tok olsem, “Snek i grisim mi na mi kaikai pikinini bilong dispela diwai.”
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