Banana Definition & Meaning

banana
noun
  1. any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
  2. elongated crescent-shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh

"Banana" in song lyrics

See how banana is used in real songs:

  • "Pimp Clinic Gang Bandanna, hang with my Banana"
    Above the Law f/ Enuff, Kokane — Gorillapimpin'
  • "I'm peelin' caps like monkey peels banana"
    Bloods & Crips — Puttin' in Work
  • "Told 'em Fruity Pebbles smell like apple banana"
    Brooklyn Zu f/ Lifestylez, Popa Chief — Marvelous

Usage tips for "banana"

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