sweet-talk

noun
UK: /ˈswiːt.tɔːk/
US: /ˈswiːt.tɔːk/

  1. Flattering or persuasive talk used to coax someone into doing something.

    1. He used sweet-talk to convince her to go out with him.
    2. Don't let his sweet-talk fool you he's only after your money and not a real relationship.

Synonyms

flattery blarney
sweet-talk verb

  1. To persuade someone by flattery or charm.

    1. I can sweet-talk him into letting us use the car.
    2. She tried to sweet-talk her way out of the speeding ticket, but the officer wasn't buying it.

  2. To use flattery and charm in an insincere way.

    1. He's just trying to sweet-talk you so he can get a favor.
    2. Politicians often sweet-talk voters during election season, promising things they can't deliver.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sweet-talk" is /ˈswiːt.tɔːk/ in British English and /ˈswiːt.tɔːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sweet-talk": flattery, blarney.

Example usage of "sweet-talk": "He used sweet-talk to convince her to go out with him.". More examples on the page.