oiled
(adjective)
ɔɪld
Definitions
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Covered or treated with oil.
To anoint with the liquid gold that turns the gears of industry as smoothly as synchronized dancers, uniting metal with motion in a slick embrace.Example: The mechanic had oiled the machine parts to ensure smooth operation.
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Under the influence of alcohol; drunk.
To be imbued with the fiery nectar that loosens the lips and lightens the soul, swaying in an ebullient dance with the night‚ a symphony of laughter and staggering steps.Example: He staggered down the street, clearly oiled from the night's festivities.
Origin
Past participle of the verb 'oil', from Middle English oil, from Old French oile, from Latin oleum ('olive oil'), from Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, 'olive oil').
Synonyms
lubricated, greased, slick, drunk, inebriated
Antonyms
dry, sober