লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
flannel
In its material sense, the word describes a textile known for warmth and softness. It is typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to the fabric in general, though it can be countable when referring to specific types of flannel or garments made from it.
In British English, the term has a distinct socio-pragmatic use referring to deceptive or evasive speech. This usage carries a negative connotation of dishonesty or lack of substance, often used to describe politicians or corporate executives who use "flannel" to dodge difficult questions. This sense functions as both a noun and a verb, emphasizing the act of stalling or obfuscating.
Meanings
Examples
The lumberjack wore a red checkered flannel shirt.
The lumberjack wore a red checkered flannel shirt.
These flannel pajamas are perfect for cold winter nights.
I prefer the feel of flannel sheets over silk ones.
Stop giving me all this flannel and tell me what actually happened.
The CEO responded with a bit of flannel to avoid the reporter's question.
His explanation was pure flannel designed to mislead the board.
Don't try to flannel me with your excuses about the missing files.
He spent ten minutes flannelling before finally admitting he forgot the appointment.