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Eyewash vs Hogwash - What's the difference?

eyewash | hogwash |

As nouns the difference between eyewash and hogwash

is that eyewash is a soothing medicated lotion for the eyes while hogwash is foolish talk or writing; nonsense.

eyewash

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (countable, uncountable) A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes
  • (uncountable, slang) nonsense; flattery; pretentiousness.
  • (uncountable, slang) A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.
  • * 1960 , , (Jeeves in the Offing) , chapter XI
  • *:Talking of being eaten by dogs, there's a dachshund at Brinkley who when you first meet him will give you the impression that he plans to convert you into a light snack between his regular meals. Pay no attention. It's all eyewash . [...] He wouldn't hurt a fly, but he has to put up a front because his name's Poppet. One can readily appreciate that when a dog hears himself addressed day in and day out as Poppet, he feels he must throw his weight about. His self-respect demands it.

    • Synonyms

    * (slang) window dressing

    See also

    *eyebath

    hogwash

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (slang) foolish talk or writing; nonsense.
  • swill.

    • Synonyms

    * nonsense: bullshit * swill: slop, slops * See also