sweet-talk

[US]/[ˈswiːt ˈtɔːk]/
[UK]/[ˈswiːt ˈtɔːk]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.flattering talk used to persuade someone or gain favor; excessive or insincere flattery
v.to use flattering talk to persuade someone or gain favor; to talk in a flattering way, often insincerely

Phrases & Collocations

sweet-talk someone

sweet-talking

avoid sweet-talk

sweet-talker

don't sweet-talk

sweet-talked me

full of sweet-talk

sweet-talking lies

stop sweet-talking

sweet-talk attempts

Example Sentences

he tried to sweet-talk her into lending him money.

don't fall for his sweet-talk; he's just using you.

the salesman used sweet-talk to close the deal.

i could see right through her sweet-talk and flattery.

he's a master of sweet-talk and manipulation.

she sweet-talked her way into getting a better price.

be wary of anyone who uses excessive sweet-talk.

the politician's speech was full of empty sweet-talk.

i'm not interested in your sweet-talk; just get to the point.

she rejected his advances, seeing through his sweet-talk.

his sweet-talk didn't fool the security guard.

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