English · Slang Candidate

banana oil

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Nonsense.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Perhaps Miss Fisher has the last word when she says, "What a load of banana oil!"

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 “banana oil” mean?

Nonsense.

Is “banana oil” formal or informal?

banana oil is generally dated, slang.

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