Definition of "oiler" in Englisch

noun

1. One who or that which oils.

2. (nautical) An oil tanker.

3. Synonym of oilcan.

4. Synonym of oil well.

5. (informal) An oilskin coat.

6. (US, ethnic slur) A Mexican.

   • Near-synonym: greaser

7. (slang, derogatory) A sycophant, which is someone who is oily (smarmy).

8. (slang) A heavy drinker; especially, an alcoholic.