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blar·ney
 blarney
- pronunciation:
- blar
ni
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb & intransitive verb
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noun |
| definition: |
skillful or smooth talk, often with some deceit and in an effort to gain favor from the listener.
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| related words: |
blandishment, claptrap, flattery |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
blarneyed, blarneying, blarneys |
| definition: |
to use smooth talk on; try to gain something through the use of blarney.
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