English Explanatory Dictionary

add oil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of let's go: a cheer of encouragement, support, etc.

Pronunciation

en-au-add oil.ogg

Word forms

add oil adds oil adding oil added oil

Etymology

Calque of Chinese 加油 (jiāyóu), particularly in Hong Kong contexts via its Cantonese pronunciation gaa1 jau4-2, sometimes credited to shouts of support during the Macau Grand Prix. Compare cooking with gas, gas up, fuel up, etc.

Synonyms

let's go
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