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blarneying

/ˈblɑːniɪŋ/

/ˈblɑrniɪŋ/

blarneyverb

blarneying

Gerundium

blarneyed

Präteritum

blarneyed

Partizip Perfekt

blarneying

Gerundium

/ˈblɑːni/

/ˈblɑrni/

Übersetzungen

He tried to blarney his way into getting a promotion.

Он пытался льстить, чтобы получить повышение.

Definitionen

To influence or persuade someone using charm or flattery.

He tried to blarney his way into getting a discount at the store.

Synonyme

butter up

blarneysubstantiv

Definitionen

Flattering or deceptive talk intended to charm or persuade.

He tried to win her over with his blarney, but she saw through his insincerity.

A stone in Blarney Castle in Ireland, said to endow those who kiss it with the gift of persuasive speech.

Tourists lined up to kiss the Blarney Stone, hoping to gain the legendary eloquence it bestows.

Nonsense or empty talk delivered with the intent to charm or deceive.

"Cut the blarney and get to the point," she said impatiently.

blarneyadjektiv

Definitionen

Relating to or characteristic of flattering, persuasive talk.

He greeted us with a blarney smile that made everyone laugh.