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.