verb
- speaking evasively or using flattery to avoid giving a direct answer
Usage: British informal
Examples
- Stop flannelling and give me a straight answer.
- The politician was flannelling when asked about the budget cuts.
- He’s just flannelling to avoid taking responsibility.
- She accused him of flannelling instead of addressing the real issues.
- The manager was flannelling during the meeting to buy more time.
- Don’t try flannelling your way out of this situation.