Also means
to make a fool of
Usage Note
Bananer is a very informal French slang verb meaning to deceive or outwit someone completely, often used in sport or competitive contexts — se faire bananer means to be badly beaten or played. It is youth slang and should be avoided in formal writing. The noun banane (banana) is also slang for a foolish person.
Examples
"Il s'est fait bananer au poker."
Natural Translation
He got completely played at poker.
Literal Translation
he himself-has made tricked at poker
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