Political Communication Strategies

noun the quality of being fluent in speech but insincere or shallow

adjective glib

• His glibness in public speaking impressed the audience.
• She always relies on her glibness to get out of trouble.
• I can't stand his glibness, he always thinks he knows everything.
• The politician's glibness was like a mask hiding his true intentions.

adjective marked by ease and fluency in speaking or writing that often suggests insincerity or deceitfulness

• His glib remarks during the meeting did not go unnoticed by the board members.
• She always has a glib response ready whenever someone criticizes her.
• Don't be so glib about the situation, it's serious!
• His glib promises turned out to be empty words in the end.

noun a person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office

• The politician addressed the crowd with a well-prepared speech.
• That politician sure knows how to work a room.
• The politician is always talking the talk but never walking the walk.
• Being a politician is like walking a tightrope between public opinion and personal beliefs.

noun a rapid turning or whirling motion

verb to turn or cause to turn rapidly

adjective spinning or rotating quickly

adverb in a spinning or rotating manner

• The scientist conducted a spin experiment to study the behavior of electrons.
• She gave the wheel a spin and watched it go round and round.
• Let's take the new car for a spin around the block.
• The politician tried to spin the story in his favor during the press conference.

noun a term used to describe the language or jargon commonly used in Washington, D.C., especially in political or governmental contexts

• The diplomat was fluent in Washingtonese, allowing him to navigate political conversations with ease.
• I couldn't understand a word of that Washingtonese jargon during the meeting.
• Some people find Washingtonese to be a bunch of political mumbo jumbo.
• Her ability to speak Washingtonese was like having a secret code to unlock political doors.