English

Noun

washrag ‎(plural washrags)

1. A square piece of cloth for washing the face and body.
   • 1957, J. D. Salinger, "Zooey", in, 1961, Franny and Zooey:

     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.

Translations

Synonyms

• washcloth (US)
• flannel (British)