sweet-talk

noun Informal.

cajolery; soft soap.

Origin:
1925–30

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verb (used without object)

to use cajoling words.

verb (used with object)

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

Origin:
1925–30

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sweet-talk

—vb
1.	to coax, flatter, or cajole (someone)

—n
2.	cajolery; coaxing

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