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sweet talk

noun

, Informal.

sweet-talk

[ sweet-tawk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

to use cajoling words on in order to persuade; soft-soap:
They tried to sweet-talk the boss into giving them raises.

sweet-talk

First recorded in 1925–30

First recorded in 1925–30

Flattery, cajolery, as in She uses sweet talk to get her way . [First half of 1900s]

Dr. Petito has a waiting list about six months long, but I bet you can sweet talk him.

Beside this strong thinker, poor Susan's sweet talk seemed frivolous and inane.

Seated about a table lit up with perfumed tapers, seven laughter-loving women were interchanging sweet talk.

His sweet talk cheered the older pilgrim, and every now and then they would both break out into songs of praise and joy.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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