flannel
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Soothing, plausible untruth or half-truth; claptrap.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Don't talk flannel!
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 “flannel” mean?
Soothing, plausible untruth or half-truth; claptrap.
Is “flannel” formal or informal?
flannel is generally slang.