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gift of the gab

noun

Definitions

  1. The ability to talk readily, glibly, and convincingly, especially on trivial matters and…

    The ability to talk readily, glibly, and convincingly, especially on trivial matters and small talk.

    • "Ay, that he shall," replied Fagin, "and we'll have a big-wig, Charley: one that's got the greatest gift of the gab: to carry on his defence; and he shall make a speech for himself too, if he likes."

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for gift of the gab. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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