noun
lube
loob
noun
1
A lubricant, especially oil or grease used to reduce friction.
"He picked up some lube for his squeaky bike chain."
adj
1
Relating to lubrication.
"The car was due for its lube service."
How to Use Lube
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe informal, everyday word for lubricant.
When to use it
Casual; "lubricant" is preferred in formal or technical contexts.
Common pairings
a tube of lube
lube job
apply some lube
Word Forms
lubes plural
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Etymology
A shortened, casual form of "lubricant."