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blarney

blar·ney

blarney

 
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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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.