blarney

Meanings

Noun

flattery designed to gain favor
Mindless chatter.
Ability to talk constantly and fluently.
Persuasive flattery or kind speech; smooth, wheedling talk.

Verb

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
To beguile with flattery.

Origin / Etymology

Named after a legendary magical stone in Blarney Castle, Ireland that gives the gift of eloquence. See also Blarney Stone.

Synonyms

cajole, coax, coaxing, inveigle, palaver, soft soap, sweet talk, sweet-talk, wheedle

Scrabble Score: 12

blarney is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
blarney is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
blarney is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

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