grisim

Tok Pisin

Etymology 1

From English grease +‎ -im.

Verb

grisim trans.

  1. to grease

Etymology 2

From gris (“flattery”) +‎ -im.

Verb

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.”
      →New International Version translation
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