Flannel

Flannel

FLANNEL /หˆflannel/
Noun United Kingdom

Washcloth or facecloth.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Flannel, that is."
"I've never seen such a Flannel in all my life."

Etymology & History

British slang for nonsense, evasion, or facecloth. Americans use 'washcloth'. 'Load of flannel!' dismisses talk. British textile and deception terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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