lube /luːb/adjective 1noun 1verb 1forms 3phrases 1 adjective1 •(informal) Lubricating. noun1 •(informal) Lubricant.Jasmine put lube on her bike chain in preparation for the big race. verb1 •(informal) Clipping of lubricate.Jeff lubed his Rubik's Cube before entering the competition. formslubed · lubing · lubes Phrases with lube lube upTo cover or coat in lubricant: to lubricate thoroughly.