bananas

[buh-nan-uhz]

adjective

Slang.

1. crazy; deranged.

   All that chatter is driving me bananas.

2. wildly enthusiastic.

   The crowd went bananas when the music began.

bananas

/ bəˈnɑːnəz /

adjective

1. slang,  crazy (esp in the phrase go bananas )

Word History and Origins

Origin of bananas¹

1965–70, banana, -s ³

Example Sentences

The White House removed tariffs on coffee, bananas, and beef; the latest inflation reading was 2.5%.

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The White House removed tariffs on coffee, bananas, and beef; the latest inflation reading was 2.5%.

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Sharp price increases in coffee, beef and bananas over the past year have fueled widespread frustration with the rising cost of living.

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A senior administration official told reporters those products would include bananas and coffee from Ecuador.

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Bessent also signalled relief on tariffs on bananas and other fruits.

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