Texas tea

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Crude oil.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Marshall didn't stumble on his fortune, but sure enough, his well was filled by the same Texas tea.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Motor oil.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Texas tea” mean?

Crude oil.

Is “Texas tea” formal or informal?

Texas tea is generally slang.