Meaning Of The Word Snake oil

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What's The Definition Of Snake oil?

snake oil
something which someone is trying to sell you or make you believe in when you think it is false and is not to be trusted
uncountable noun: Snake oil is used to refer to any substance that is claimed to be a medical remedy but which in fact has no healing properties.

snake oil in American English
a liquid substance with no real medicinal value sold as a cure-all or nostrum, esp. in a medicine show
noun: any of various liquid concoctions of questionable medical value sold as an all-purpose curative, esp. by traveling hucksters

snake oil in British English
noun: any pseudo-medical remedy endorsed by a non-qualified person

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