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blar·ney
blarney
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- pronunciation:
- blar
ni
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb & intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
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: |
blarneys, blarneying, blarneyed |
definition: |
to use smooth talk on; try to gain something through the use of blarney.
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