Flannel and Fiddle

Flannel

Flannel noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: the first serious book about the British royal family that wasn't just flannel

Fiddle and flannel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fiddle" instead a noun "Flannel".

Nearby Words: flannelette, flannelled

Fiddle

Fiddle noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: oh, fiddle! I've heard that excuse a thousand times before

Flannel and fiddle are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Flannel" instead a noun "Fiddle".

Nearby Words: fiddling, fiddled, fiddly, fiddler

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