Oiled

/ɔɪld/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'oil', meaning to apply oil to something.

She oiled the wooden furniture to restore its shine.

To lubricate or make something operate more smoothly by applying oil.

The technician oiled the gears in the engine before the test run.

adjective

Coated or treated with oil.

The oiled machinery ran smoothly without any friction.

Covered with a greasy or lubricating substance.

He had oiled his hair for the party, giving it a slick appearance.

Having a smooth or slick texture due to oil.

The oiled surface of the slide made it easy to go down quickly.

Derived from the verb 'oil', meaning to apply oil.

oiled up

In a state of excitement or readiness, often due to lubrication or influence (e.g., alcohol).

oiled machine

A machine that runs smoothly and efficiently due to proper maintenance.

oil

A viscous liquid derived from plants or animals, used for cooking or lubrication.

lubricant

A substance used to minimize friction between surfaces.

Intoxicated or drunk.

After a few drinks, he was feeling pretty oiled.

Excited or enthusiastic.

The crowd was oiled about the concert coming up.