Eyewash
noun
Something that is not genuine or is meant to deceive.
His promises are just eyewash, he has no intention of keeping them.
Often appears as...
- pure eyewash
- complete eyewash
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A liquid used for washing the eyes.
The doctor recommended using an eyewash to remove the dust particles from my eyes.
Often appears as...
- prescription eyewash
- saline eyewash
noun
Something that is not genuine or is meant to deceive.
His promises are just eyewash, he has no intention of keeping them.
Often appears as...
- pure eyewash
- complete eyewash
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A liquid used for washing the eyes.
The doctor recommended using an eyewash to remove the dust particles from my eyes.
Often appears as...
- prescription eyewash
- saline eyewash
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Deceptive Language
Used to indicate fake or insincere actions meant to look good.
The company's commitment to the environment is eyewash to win customers.
Pro Tip 2/3Skeptical Tone
Conveys disbelief or doubt about someone's sincerity or intentions.
Her excuse for being late felt like eyewash, considering her past.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Insinuation
Implies that there is more to the situation than meets the eye.
He says he donates to charity, but it's just eyewash, isn't it?
Pro Tip 1/3Deceptive Language
Used to indicate fake or insincere actions meant to look good.
The company's commitment to the environment is eyewash to win customers.
Pro Tip 2/3Skeptical Tone
Conveys disbelief or doubt about someone's sincerity or intentions.
Her excuse for being late felt like eyewash, considering her past.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Insinuation
Implies that there is more to the situation than meets the eye.
He says he donates to charity, but it's just eyewash, isn't it?
Pro Tip 1/3Deceptive Language
Used to indicate fake or insincere actions meant to look good.
The company's commitment to the environment is eyewash to win customers.
Pro Tip 2/3Skeptical Tone
Conveys disbelief or doubt about someone's sincerity or intentions.
Her excuse for being late felt like eyewash, considering her past.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Insinuation
Implies that there is more to the situation than meets the eye.
He says he donates to charity, but it's just eyewash, isn't it?
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