Associations to the word «Eyewash»
Wiktionary
EYEWASH, noun. (countable) (uncountable) A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes
EYEWASH, noun. (uncountable) (slang) nonsense; flattery; pretentiousness.
EYEWASH, noun. (uncountable) (slang) A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.
Dictionary definition
EYEWASH, noun. Lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes.
Wise words
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.