What does banana oil slang mean?

Nonsense, exaggerated flattery, as in I should be on television? Cut out the banana oil! The precise analogy in this idiom is not clear, unless it is to the fact that banana oil, a paint solvent and artificial flavoring agent, has no relation to the fruit other than that it smells like it.
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What does banana oil mean in 1920s slang?

Banana oil- nonsense, insincere flattery.
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What does banana oil mean?

Banana-oil definition

A liquid mixture of amyl acetate and usually nitrocellulose, having a bananalike odor and used as a solvent or flavoring agent. noun. 1. (slang, former) Insincere talk. noun.
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What does banana mean in slang?

acronym for "Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anybody".
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What is oil in slang?

adjective. lubricated or smeared with or as if with oil. Slang. drunk; intoxicated.
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What does it mean to oil someone?

To cover someone or something in oil, especially in preparation for some task or activity.
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What means oil LOL?

LOL. Limitation Of Owner'S Liability. Business, Oilfield, Oil.
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Why does going bananas mean crazy?

It is believed that the term going bananas is a term that evolved from the idiom going ape, which also means to go crazy, to explode with anger or to erupt with enthusiasm. The close association of apes and monkeys with bananas in the Western imagination probably gave rise to the term going bananas.
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What does Let's Go bananas mean?

Definition of go bananas

informal. : to become very excited or angry The crowd went bananas when the concert began.
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What are the most popular slang words?

Below are some common teen slang words you might hear:
  • Dope - Cool or awesome.
  • GOAT - "Greatest of All Time"
  • Gucci - Good, cool, or going well.
  • Lit - Amazing, cool, or exciting.
  • OMG - An abbreviation for "Oh my gosh" or "Oh my God"
  • Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated.
  • Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet.
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What does banana oil smell like?

It is a colorless liquid that is only slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in most organic solvents. Isoamyl acetate has a strong odor which is described as similar to both banana and pear. Pure isoamyl acetate, or mixtures of isoamyl acetate, amyl acetate, and other flavors may be referred to as banana oil.
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Can I use banana instead of oil?

Bananas: As a substitute for vegetable oil or other oil called for in a baking recipe, swap in mashed bananas for half the oil called for. Pureed or baby-food pears: This convenient product also makes a good substitute for oil in baking.
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Do bananas contain oil?

Though the above is certainly true, bananas do contain "banana oil." This is not a fatty oil like olive oil or canola oil, though. It is a chemical compound called isopentyl acetate, abbreviated as CH3CO2CH2CH2CH (CH3)2. This compound, which is a type of ester, is what gives bananas their distinctive smell.
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What does all wet mean in 1920s slang?

All Wet - describes an erroneous idea or individual, as in, "he's all wet." And How - I strongly agree! Applesauce- an expletive same as horsefeathers, As in "Ah applesauce!" Attaboy - well done!; also Attagirl!
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What does flat tire mean in 1920s slang?

Flat tire. A dull, boring person.
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What are some 1920's slang words?

The Best Of 1920s Slang
  • The Cat's Pajamas. Meaning: the most excellent; coolest. ...
  • Juice Joint. Meaning: a speakeasy; night club. ...
  • On A Toot. Meaning: to go on a drinking spree. ...
  • Giggle Water/Juice. Meaning: alcohol. ...
  • Egg. Meaning: a man; someone who lives extravagantly. ...
  • Know Your Onions. ...
  • Glad Rags.
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What does it mean to be the big cheese?

Meaning of big cheese in English

an important person in a company or an organization with a lot of influence: He left business school and became a big cheese in the City.
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Did you chicken out meaning?

Definition of chicken out

: to decide not to do something because one is afraid He was going to ask her on a date, but he chickened out at the last minute.
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What does stuffed to the gills mean?

informal. used in expressions to mean completely full: By the time the fourth course was served, I was stuffed to the gills. The restaurant was packed to the gills. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
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Why do we say are you nuts?

Etymology Online contends that nuts was influenced by the metaphoric application of nut to refer to one's head. To be off one's nut dates from 1861 as an expression for "to be insane". Similarly, one could say "to be out of mind" or "to be out of one's head".
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What does driving me nuts mean?

Definition of drive someone nuts

informal. : to make someone go crazy She's going to drive me nuts with her jealousy.
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Why do we say you're nuts?

To be “nuts about” someone, or something, means that thoughts about that person are thoroughly embedded in your head.
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What is LoL gas?

Garena have officially launched GAS, your exclusive mobile platform to chat with your friends, just like your Garena Messenger on your computer. There's also a Lucky Draw section for you to win LoL in-game items such as IP, champions, skins, ward skins, and etc.
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What does the oil pan light mean?

The dashboard oil light comes on when your engine suffers a drop in oil pressure. Without enough oil pressure, the engine can't lubricate itself. Continuous lubrication is necessary for the engine to run, so if it's not adequately lubricated it will seize, and it could stop abruptly, which could cause an accident.
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What does the oil can light mean?

When the oil warning light comes on, it is a sign that the engine oil pressure has dropped to a low level, which is dangerous. An engine running with low oil pressure can quickly destroy the engine.
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