Definitions

smooth talk

[smooth-tawk] / ˈsmuðˌtɔk /

NOUN

lip service

Synonyms

WEAK

duplicity empty talk hollow words hypocrisy hypocritical respect insincerity jive lie lip devotion lip homage lip praise lip reverence lip worship mouth honor mouthing sham sweet-talk token agreement tokenism unctuousness

NOUN

sweet-talk

Synonyms

WEAK

blandishment blarney cajolery fair words flattery honeyed words incense insincere flattery nobbling snow job soft soap sweet nothings

Example Sentences

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“I need to go to work, son,” he tried to smooth-talk me.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane