Washcloth or facecloth.
Flannel
Example Sentences
"Wash your face with the flannel."
"The flannel needs washing."
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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