smooth talk

Definitions

1. 1

   To speak glibly and persuasively

   To speak glibly and persuasively; to persuade or achieve an objective with smooth talk.

   • In the blue corner was Mazher 'Fake Sheikh' Mahmood, a man said to be capable of smooth talking everyone from minor royals to millionaire football managers.
   • It was the combination of his dark curly hair, which he let grow a bit wild, his half smile that showed his chipped front tooth, and his ability to smooth talk anyone with the sound of his voice that worked like magic.
   • Don't you try smooth talking me!
2. 2

   Glib flattery and persuasion.

   • It took a full month and a half of his smooth talk, a few pieces of expensive jewelry and some very fine coke to get her in his bed.
   • So she tempted him with her charms, and he gave in to her smooth talk.
   • This they did, Paul says, when by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.

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