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

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