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smooth-talk

smooth-talk
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [smooth tawk]
    • /smuð tɔk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [smooth tawk]
    • /smuð tɔk/

Definitions of smooth-talk word

  • verb with object smooth-talk to persuade by flattery, cajolery, coaxing, or the like: We smooth-talked the company into a huge donation. 1
  • verb smooth-talk to persuade, using a slick, practised, or competent manner that hints of insincerity, glibness, and cynical manipulation 0

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Parts of speech for Smooth-talk

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

smooth-talk popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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