flannel
gb/flˈænəl/ us/flˈænəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 9500
flanel, mosdókendő, flaneling, mellébeszélés, üres duma, mellébeszél, ködösít, rizsázik, fehér krikettöltözék
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
flanel
B2
Patrón de uso:
a [flannel] [shirt/pajamas/sheet]
He pulled on a thick flannel shirt before going out into the cold evening air.
Vastag flanelinget húzott magára, mielőtt kilépett a hideg esti levegőre.
The baby was wrapped in a soft blue flannel blanket.
A babát egy puha, kék flaneltakaróba bugyolálták.
We switched to flannel sheets in winter because they’re much warmer than cotton ones.
The tailor recommended a light wool flannel for the trousers.
She bought several meters of red flannel to make pajamas for the kids.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I wear a flannel shirt when it is cold.
Flanelinget hordok, amikor hideg van.
The bed has soft flannel sheets in winter.
Télen puha flanellepedők vannak az ágyon.
She made warm pajamas from flannel.
This blanket is made of flannel.
He likes the feel of flannel on his skin.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "flannel" with "flannelette". "Flannel" can be cotton or wool and is often heavier; "flannelette" is usually a lighter, brushed cotton imitation. Also, in British English "a flannel" can mean a small cloth for washing the face, which is a different sense.
Significado
soft, slightly fuzzy woven fabric
Colocaciones
flannel shirt
|flannel sheets
|cotton flannel
|wool flannel
|flannel pajamas
|brushed flannel
Sinónimos
flannelette (Very similar soft cotton fabric; often used specifically for lightweight cotton imitations of wool flannel.)
Antónimos
denim (A contrasting fabric that is much heavier and rougher, often used for jeans rather than soft, warm clothing.)
Temas
clothing
|home
|daily life
|daily_life
Definición
A soft cloth made from cotton or wool that feels a little fuzzy and is used for warm shirts, pajamas, or bed sheets.
A soft woven fabric, usually made from cotton, wool, or a blend, with a slightly raised surface, often used for shirts, pajamas, sheets, and other warm clothing.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
mosdókendő
B1
Patrón de uso:
a [wet/damp/hot] flannel
She ran a hot flannel under the tap and pressed it gently over her eyes.
Forró vízzel benedvesített egy mosdókendőt a csap alatt, majd finoman a szemére nyomta.
Could you pass me a clean flannel for the baby’s bath?
Ideadnál egy tiszta mosdókendőt a baba fürdetéséhez?
He wiped the sweat from his face with a damp flannel.
The nurse folded the warm flannel and placed it on his forehead.
There’s a fresh flannel hanging on the rail next to the sink.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She washes her face with a flannel every night.
Minden este mosdókendővel mossa meg az arcát.
Please bring a clean flannel for the child.
Kérlek, hozz egy tiszta mosdókendőt a gyereknek.
I put a wet flannel on my head when I have a fever.
He cleaned his hands with a small flannel.
The hotel bathroom has towels and a flannel.
Error frecuente:
Learners often do not realize that this meaning of "flannel" is mainly British English. In American English, people usually say "washcloth" or "facecloth" instead. Also, some learners confuse this sense with the fabric sense and say things like *"I bought a flannel"* when they mean cloth material; in British English this would usually be understood as a small washing cloth, not fabric by the meter.
Significado
small cloth for washing body
Colocaciones
wet flannel
|damp flannel
|hot flannel
|face flannel
|give [someone] a flannel
|wipe [someone] with a flannel
Sinónimos
washcloth (Standard American English word for the same object; "flannel" in this sense is mainly British English.)
Temas
home
|daily life
|health
|daily_life
Definición
In British English, a small soft cloth that you make wet and use to wash your face or body.
In British English, a small square piece of soft cloth used with soap and water to wash the face or body.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
3
flaneling
B1
Patrón de uso:
wear a [flannel] with [jeans/boots]
He threw on a flannel and headed out to the bar.
Felkapott egy flanelinget, és elindult a bárba.
Most of his winter photos show him in the same green plaid flannel.
A legtöbb téli fotóján ugyanazt a zöld kockás flanelinget viseli.
She tied a worn flannel around her waist as part of the 90s‑style outfit.
I packed a hoodie, a flannel, and a jacket for the camping trip.
The store has a whole rack of oversized flannels near the entrance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He is wearing a red flannel with blue jeans.
Piros flaneling van rajta kék farmerrel.
She bought a new flannel for the winter.
Vett egy új flanelinget télire.
I put on a flannel because it is cold.
Many students like to wear a flannel to class.
This flannel is soft and very warm.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "a flannel" always means a washing cloth in British English, so the clothing sense can be confusing in American and online fashion contexts. Also, some learners try to pluralize it irregularly (e.g. *"two flannel"*); the correct form is "two flannels" when referring to shirts.
Significado
casual shirt made of flannel
Colocaciones
a red flannel
|checked flannel
|plaid flannel
|oversized flannel
|flannel and jeans
|throw on a flannel
Sinónimos
flannel shirt (More explicit and slightly clearer; "a flannel" as shorthand is more informal and fashion‑slangy.)
Temas
clothing
|fashion
|daily life
|daily_life
Definición
A casual shirt, usually long‑sleeved and often checked, that is made from flannel cloth.
A casual long‑sleeved shirt made from flannel fabric, often with a checked or plaid pattern; used especially in informal speech to mean a flannel shirt.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
INFORMAL
4
üres duma
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s talk is (just) flannel
The report was full of corporate flannel and buzzwords, but very few real numbers.
A jelentés tele volt vállalati mellébeszéléssel és divatszavakkal, de valódi számadat alig volt benne.
Voters are tired of political flannel and want clear answers.
A választóknak elegük van a politikai mellébeszélésből, és egyértelmű válaszokat akarnak.
His apology sounded like flannel rather than real regret.
She doesn’t want any flannel, just the truth about what happened.
The interview started with a bit of friendly flannel before they got to the serious questions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The manager’s speech was just flannel and no facts.
A menedzser beszéde csak üres duma volt, tények nélkül.
He gave me a lot of flannel instead of a clear answer.
Világos válasz helyett egy csomó mellébeszélést kaptam tőle.
People are tired of flannel from politicians.
I do not want flannel; I want the truth.
Her email was polite but mostly flannel.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "flannel" here is about the fabric or a shirt. In this meaning, it is an abstract noun about the style of speaking, not clothing. It is mainly British English and usually uncountable (you say "a lot of flannel", not *"many flannels"*).
Significado
insincere or evasive talk
Colocaciones
a lot of flannel
|full of flannel
|corporate flannel
|political flannel
|marketing flannel
|cut the flannel
Sinónimos
waffle (British informal; also means speaking or writing at length without saying much of substance.)
Antónimos
straight talk (Focuses on direct, honest speech, which contrasts with vague or flattering flannel.)
Temas
communication
|work
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definición
In British English, talk that has many nice or clever words but does not give a clear or honest answer.
In British English, words that sound polite or flattering but do not say anything clear or honest, often used to avoid a direct answer or to impress someone.
VERBO
C1
INFORMAL
5
Patrón de uso:
to flannel [someone] (into/out of [something])
He tried to flannel his way out of paying the extra charge.
Mellébeszéléssel próbálta megúszni a pótdíj kifizetését.
Stop flanneling the client and tell her what it really costs.
Ne ködösíts az ügyfélnek, hanem mondd meg neki, mennyibe kerül valójában.
The spokesperson flannelled for five minutes without answering the question.
You won’t be able to flannel him; he always checks the facts.
She flannelled around the issue instead of admitting the mistake.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He tried to flannel the teacher so he did not get homework.
Megpróbált hízelegve mellébeszélni a tanárnak, hogy ne kapjon házi feladatot.
The salesman flannelled, but she still said no.
Az eladó csak ködösített, de ő így is nemet mondott.
Do not flannel me; just tell me the truth.
The manager flannelled for a long time and gave no answer.
You cannot flannel your way out of this problem.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse the verb with the fabric sense and think it is physical, like *"to flannel the table"*. As a verb, it is only about speaking. It is also mainly British English and fairly informal, so it may not be understood in all English varieties.
Significado
speak in an evasive way
Colocaciones
flannel your way out of [something]
|flannel the customer
|just flannel
|try to flannel
|flannel around the issue
Sinónimos
sweet‑talk (Informal; emphasizes persuasive flattery more than vagueness or avoidance.)
Antónimos
come clean (Emphasizes openly telling the whole truth, the opposite of evasive flanneling.)
Temas
communication
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
In British English, to speak in a nice but not very honest way so that someone does not notice you are not giving a clear answer.
In British English, to talk to someone in a flattering, friendly, or vague way in order to avoid a direct answer or to get what you want.
SUSTANTIVO
C2
6
Patrón de uso:
wear [one's] flannels
He walked out to the pitch in his freshly pressed flannels.
Frissen vasalt fehér krikettöltözékében lépett ki a pályára.
The old photos show players in heavy wool flannels and caps.
A régi fotókon a játékosok vastag gyapjú krikettöltözékben és sapkában láthatók.
He prefers playing in modern sportswear to the traditional flannels.
The museum displays a set of county flannels from the 1930s.
They changed into their flannels before going out to bat.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The cricket team put on their white flannels.
A krikettcsapat tagjai felvették a fehér krikettöltözéküket.
Old players wore heavy flannels for the game.
Régen a játékosok nehéz, fehér krikettöltözéket viseltek a meccsen.
He keeps his flannels clean for match days.
In the past, all cricket players wore flannels.
The picture shows men in flannels playing cricket.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize "flannels" here is almost always plural and refers specifically to cricket clothing, not to any white trousers. It is somewhat old‑fashioned, and modern speakers often say "whites" instead.
Significado
traditional white cricket clothing
Colocaciones
cricket flannels
|in his flannels
|whites and flannels
|pull on his flannels
|traditional flannels
Sinónimos
whites (Common informal term for the same cricket clothing; more frequent in modern usage than "flannels".)
Temas
sports
|culture
|clothing
Definición
In British English, the white clothes, especially trousers, that people traditionally wear when they play cricket. This word is usually plural: "flannels".
In British English, especially in older use, the white trousers and other light clothing traditionally worn for playing cricket, usually used in the plural "flannels".
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
flannel
AFI
GB/flˈænəl/
US/flˈænəl/
Sílabas y acento
flan - nel (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (flan)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: flannel
- Plural: flannel, flannels
Familia de palabras
Forms
flannels
noun
Related words
flannelette
noun
Expresiones
a load of flannel
1/ə lˈoʊd əv flˈænəl/
idiom
informal
a lot of evasive nonsense
A lot of talk that sounds nice but does not say anything clear or true.
Ejemplos
- His explanation was a load of flannel and didn’t answer my question.
- The ad is just a load of flannel about being "revolutionary".
- Her speech sounded impressive, but it was really a load of flannel.
cut the flannel
1/kˈʌt ðə flˈænəl/
idiom
informal
stop the vague or insincere talk
To stop using polite or unclear words and start speaking in a clear and honest way.
Ejemplos
- Let’s cut the flannel and talk about how much this is really going to cost.
- The interviewer asked him to cut the flannel and answer the question directly.
- If you cut the flannel, we can solve this problem much faster.
no flannel
1/nˈoʊ flˈænəl/
fixed phrase
informal
honest, direct, no extra talk
Used to say that something is said in a very direct, honest way, without extra praise, excuses, or pretty language.
Ejemplos
- Her review of the film is full of facts and has no flannel.
- The report gives you the numbers with no flannel.
- He’s known for giving no‑flannel advice about careers.