Washcloth or facecloth.
Flannel
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
๐
Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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