Flannel and Hogwash

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

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

Nearby Words: flannelette, flannelled

Hogwash

Hogwash noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: the librarian told us a lot of hogwash about how you can go to jail for having overdue books

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