oily rag en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Named for such employees often carrying a rag with them to wipe up spillages of oil or grease.
Meanings
- (derogatory, slang) An employee in a menial, unskilled role in a factory or workshop.
- (Cockney, slang) A cigarette; fag.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oily rags | Number=Plur | lexicographic |