Flannel and Humbuggery

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

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

Nearby Words: flannelette, flannelled

Humbuggery

Humbuggery noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: a lot of humbuggery about a mean old witch that lives in the woods

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