washrag

English

Etymology

wash +‎ rag

Noun

washrag (plural washrags)

1. (Southern US) A square piece of cloth for washing the face and body.
   • 1957, J. D. Salinger, “Zooey”, in Franny and Zooey, published 1961:

     Mrs. Glass abruptly leaned her weight forward, without getting up, and reached out and picked up something from the top of the laundry hamper. "Do you have a washrag back there?"she asked.
     "The word is 'washcloth,' not 'washrag,' and all I want, God damn it, Bessie, is to be left alone in this bathroom.

Synonyms

• face washer (Australian)
• flannel (British)
• washcloth (US)

Translations

square piece of cloth for washing the face and body

• Dutch: washandje (nl)