Definizione monolingua

eyewash

eyewash (usually uncountable; plural eyewashes)

1. (countable, uncountable) A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes
2. (uncountable, slang) nonsense; flattery; pretentiousness.
3. (uncountable, slang) A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.
   • 1960, P. G. Wodehouse, Jeeves in the Offing, chapter XI

     Talking of being eaten by dogs, theres a dachshund at Brinkley who when you first meet him will give you the impression that he plans to convert you into a light snack between his regular meals. Pay no attention. Its all eyewash. [...] He wouldnt hurt a fly, but he has to put up a front because his names Poppet. One can readily appreciate that when a dog hears himself addressed day in and day out as Poppet, he feels he must throw his weight about. His self-respect demands it.

Definizione dizionario eyewash

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Altri significati:

(uncountable, slang) nonsense; flattery; pretentiousness.

(uncountable, slang) A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.

(countable, uncountable) A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes