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snake oil meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of snake oil at MeaningMonkey.org. snake oil meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SNAKE OIL noun
Definition of snake oil (noun)
- (medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless
- communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive
- synonyms: humbug
Source: Princeton University Wordnet