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Snake oil
/sneɪk
ɔɪl/
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Snake oil
noun
1.
(medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless.
2.
Communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive.
Synonym:
humbug
.
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