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View synonyms for fast-talk

fast-talk

[ fast-tawk, fahst- ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to persuade with facile argument, usually with the intention to deceive or to overwhelm rational objections:

    The salesperson tried to fast-talk me into buying a suit I didn't want.

fast talk

noun

  1. fervent, deceptive patter

verb

  1. to influence (a person) by means of such patter

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fast-talk1

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

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