oily rags

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Definition of oily rags in English English dictionary

plural form of oily rag

Related Terms

oily rag

A cigarette - by way of fag

oily rag

An employee in a menial, unskilled role in a factory or workshop. Named for such employees often carrying a rag with them to wipe up spillages of oil or grease

Hyphenation

oi·ly rags

Turkish pronunciation

oyli rägz

Pronunciation

/ˈoilē ˈragz/ /ˈɔɪliː ˈræɡz/