United StatesSouthern United StatesOil-producing regionsoffensiveslangpejorative
A derogatory term for people associated with the oil industry or with oil-boom communities, implying low social status, lack of refinement, or immoral behavior.
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Worldwideneutraltechnicalenvironmental
Physical waste, residue, or pollutant composed of used or spilled oil and oily substances; oil-contaminated refuse requiring disposal or remediation.