fast-talk

[fast-tawk, fahst-]

verb (used with object)

1. to persuade with facile argument, usually with the intention to deceive or to overwhelm rational objections.

   The salesperson tried to fast-talk me into buying a suit I didn't want.

fast talk

noun

1. fervent, deceptive patter

verb

1. to influence (a person) by means of such patter

Word History and Origins

Origin of fast-talk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

Related Words

• bilk 
• con 
• deceive 
• defraud 
• delude 
• dupe 
• fleece 
• hoodwink 
• mislead 
• swindle 
• trick 
• victimize