eyewash
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Camouflage; disguise; false front; pretense; nonsense.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonyms: whitewash, window dressing
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “eyewash” mean?
Camouflage; disguise; false front; pretense; nonsense.
Is “eyewash” formal or informal?
eyewash is generally slang.