Diesel Definition & Meaning

diesel
noun
  1. German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913)
  2. an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil

"Diesel" in song lyrics

See how diesel is used in real songs:

  • "Ate up on the plate, now who's diesel"
    3rd Bass — Pop Goes the Weasel
  • "Whattup Poppa Diesel"
    Esoteric f/ Main Flow — Street Pay
  • "Who's smokin' ?? now? The smif tanks a full with diesel"
    Dan the Automator f/ Kool Keith — I Want Da Mic

Usage tips for "diesel"

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