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banana oil

/bəˈnænə ɔɪl/

Traducción: Expresión coloquial desusada que designa tonterías, discursos engañosos o halagos exagerados usados para manipular a alguien.

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/bəˈnænə ɔɪl/slangamericanobsoleto
  • esExpresión coloquial desusada que designa tonterías, discursos engañosos o halagos exagerados usados para manipular a alguien.

An old-fashioned slang term meaning nonsense, deceptive talk, or exaggerated flattery used to manipulate someone.

  1. Nonsense or exaggerated talkC1slangamerican

    Used to describe speech that is insincere, exaggerated, or foolish.

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    • Don't give me that banana oil about being late again.
    • His explanation was pure banana oil.
    • She dismissed his promises as banana oil.