How to Pronounce "snake oil"
expression
ˈsneɪk/ /ˈɔɪɫ
SNAYK-oyl
snˈeɪk/ /ˈɔɪl
sn-AYK-oyl
Definition
'Snake oil' refers to something that is falsely advertised as a cure or solution, especially a product that does not really work or is a scam.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsneɪk/ /ˈɔɪɫ
British English
snˈeɪk/ /ˈɔɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNAYK-oyl
UK
sn-AYK-oyl
Listen in Context
This medicine is just snake oil; it doesn't help anyone.
Many people bought the snake oil and wasted their money.
He called the new diet plan snake oil.
That skincare cream is nothing but snake oil—don't waste your money.