(politics, idiomatic, derogatory) A small country, especially one in Central America or the West Indies, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.

(slang) A male thong. / (slang) A pair of skimpy swim briefs for men.

Paper made from part of the stem of the banana plant. / Paper made from banana fibre.

(idiomatic) A comedian who plays a secondary or supporting role, especially as straight man and traditionally in vaudeville or burlesque theatre.

(idiomatic, informal) To get angry; to go mad. / (idiomatic, informal) To become silly or excited; to go crazy.

(plural only) A dessert made of sliced bananas which are sautéed in rum, brown sugar, and banana liqueur. Served with ice cream and often flambéed at the table.

A dessert or sundae containing a banana cut in half lengthwise (split), ice cream and various toppings which may include sauces, nuts or fruit.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see banana, oil. / (dated) Nonsense. / (chemistry) The chemical substance isoamyl acetate.

plural of banana skin

(informal) World War II Japanese invasion money.