tubes

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Meaning · English

The inner workings of one's body.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

'Fust time Ah've cleared me tubes for a week,' croaked his friend, smiling wanly.

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).

Common questions

What does “tubes” mean?

The inner workings of one's body.

Is “tubes” formal or informal?

tubes is generally slang.