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Meaning of Bananaland in English:

Bananaland

Pronunciation /bəˈnɑːnəland/

noun

informal Australian

  • Queensland.

    • ‘Queensland became Bananaland in 1880, South Australia became the home of the croweaters in 1881, Melbourne became Marvellous Melbourne in 1885, and Adelaide became the city of churches in 1873.’
    • ‘It seems the itsy-bitsy import's company car was stolen while he was taking his ease in Bananaland.’
    • ‘On the other hand, Bananaland now has 20 tonnes of apples and 20 tonnes of oranges to consume.’
    • ‘Often driving here in Bananaland we are exposed to Beattie's endless waffle and motherhood statements from these advertising screens.’
    • ‘If and when this icon ever retires, it will be a sad day in Bananaland.’