Definitions by Semper Prodeo
Fleef
/flēf/ noun
1. The thin, translucent film of rendered animal fat that transfers from a diner’s lips onto the surface of a beverage (most commonly red wine) after eating rich, fatty meats like ribeye steak.
2. The iridescent, floating oil slick left on a glass rim or liquid surface during a steak dinner.
1. The thin, translucent film of rendered animal fat that transfers from a diner’s lips onto the surface of a beverage (most commonly red wine) after eating rich, fatty meats like ribeye steak.
2. The iridescent, floating oil slick left on a glass rim or liquid surface during a steak dinner.
That steak paired perfectly with the hefty pour of cabernet, and the fleef was outrageous! What a meal!
Fleef by Semper Prodeo October 2, 2026
