Blarney definition

Blarney

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WordNet

(1) Flattery designed to gain favor

(2) Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

"He palavered her into going along"

WiktionaryText

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

Ability to talk constantly.
Mindless chatter.

He is full of blarney.
Persuasive flattery or kind speech. The ability to tell a man to go to hell, in such a way as he will look forward to the trip.