smörja — meaning in English
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English meaning
- anoint verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
- grease noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
- gunk noun Any sticky, dirty, or unidentifiable substance.
- hooey noun Nonsense; foolish or dishonest talk.
- muck noun Wet, sticky dirt, mud, or manure.
- oil noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
- pants noun An outer garment covering the body from the waist down, with separate legs; trousers.
- pap noun A soft, mushy food, especially one given to babies or the sick.
Senses
smörja is used for these senses in English:
- anoint (transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
- grease (transitive) To put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate.
- gunk (uncountable, informal) Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.
- hooey (slang) Silly talk or writing; nonsense, silliness, or fake assertion(s).
- lubricate To make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.
- pants (British, slang) Of inferior quality, rubbish.
anoint — full definition
- verb To put oil on someone or something, often as part of a religious ceremony.
- verb To formally choose or name someone for an important role, especially a successor.
grease — full definition
- noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
- verb To coat something with grease or fat, often to make it slide or work more smoothly.
- verb (informal) To bribe someone, especially to get quicker or preferential treatment.