snake oil English

Meaning snake oil meaning

What does snake oil mean?

snake oil

— noun (medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless

— noun (= humbug) communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive

Synonyms snake oil synonyms

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