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sweet talk

1

noun

, Informal.
  1. cajolery; soft soap.


sweet-talk

2

[ sweet-tawk ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to use cajoling words.

verb (used with object)

  1. to use cajoling words on in order to persuade; soft-soap:

    They tried to sweet-talk the boss into giving them raises.

sweet-talk

verb

  1. to coax, flatter, or cajole (someone)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. cajolery; coaxing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sweet talk1

First recorded in 1925–30

Origin of sweet talk2

First recorded in 1925–30
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Idioms and Phrases

Flattery, cajolery, as in She uses sweet talk to get her way . [First half of 1900s]
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Example Sentences

When we see Molly falling for his sweet talk, we know she should run a mile, even as we’re bolted in place—we’re not going anywhere, because we need to see what this guy does next.

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Dr. Petito has a waiting list about six months long, but I bet you can sweet talk him.

Beside this strong thinker, poor Susan's sweet talk seemed frivolous and inane.

Seated about a table lit up with perfumed tapers, seven laughter-loving women were interchanging sweet talk.

His sweet talk cheered the older pilgrim, and every now and then they would both break out into songs of praise and joy.

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