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

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy