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banana skin

ba·nan·a skin
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [buh-nan-uh skin]
    • /bəˈnæn ə skɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [buh-nan-uh skin]
    • /bəˈnæn ə skɪn/

Definitions of banana skin words

  • countable noun banana skin The thick yellow or green covering of a banana is called a banana skin. 3
  • countable noun banana skin If an important or famous person slips on a banana skin, they say or do something that makes them look stupid and causes them problems. 3
  • noun banana skin the soft outer covering of a banana 3
  • noun banana skin something unforeseen that causes an obvious and embarrassing mistake 3
  • noun banana skin The outer skin of a banana, which being slippery is potentially dangerous if left lying around on the ground. 0
  • noun banana skin (Britain) A cause of difficulty, or potential embarrassment. 0
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Parts of speech for Banana skin

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banana skin popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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