Pronunciation: /ˈblɑːrni/
noun a kind of smooth, flattering talk that is intended to deceive or persuade
A1 She couldn't resist his blarney and ended up buying the unnecessary product.
A2 The salesman's blarney was so convincing that I almost believed his outrageous claims.
B1 Despite his charming blarney, she remained skeptical of his intentions.
B2 His blarney was so smooth that he could talk his way out of any situation.
C1 The politician's blarney was legendary, but few believed his promises.
C2 She saw through his blarney and realized he was just trying to manipulate her.
verb to influence or persuade (someone) using flattery or smooth talk
A1 She blarneyed her way into getting a discount at the store.
A2 He blarneyed his boss into giving him a raise.
B1 The politician tried to blarney the voters with promises he couldn't keep.
B2 The salesman was skilled at blarneying customers into buying products they didn't need.
C1 Despite his attempts to blarney his way out of trouble, he was still held accountable for his actions.
C2 She was known for her ability to blarney even the most skeptical individuals into believing her stories.
formal The tour guide at Blarney Castle shared the history behind the famous Blarney Stone.
informal I can't believe you fell for his blarney about being a prince from a far-off land.
slang Don't listen to his blarney, he's just trying to sell you something.
figurative Her ability to charm and persuade with her words is like a modern-day blarney.
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