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lubricated
01
smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction
Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most lubricated
Comparative
more lubricated
gradable
02
slightly drunk; loosened up by alcohol
Slang
What does "lubricated" mean in alcohol slang?
The term "lubricated" means slightly intoxicated from alcohol, typically to a mild or moderate level that reduces social inhibition or tension. The structure is informal slang where "lubricated" is used metaphorically, suggesting alcohol "loosens" behavior in the same way oil reduces friction. It is commonly used in casual speech to describe light to moderate drinking.
Examples
We were feeling lubricated after a few glasses of wine.
