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fast-talk

[fast-tawk, fahst-]
–verb (used with object)
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.

Origin:
1945–50, Americanism
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fast-talk   (fāst'tôk')
tr.v.   fast-talked, fast-talk·ing, fast-talks Informal
To persuade, mislead, or obtain with a smooth line of talk: fast-talked him out of his money; fast-talked her way into the show.
fast'-talk'er n.
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