Snake oil

Related Terms:

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Definitions:

Noun

snake oil

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

humbug snake oil

Definition: communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive

Definition: A fraudulent, ineffective potion or nostrum; panacea.

Verb

Definition: To dupe or con.

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