smooth-talking
adjective/ˌsmuːð ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
/ˌsmuːð ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
(usually disapproving)- talking very politely and confidently, especially to persuade somebody to do something, but in a way that may not be honest or sincere
- a smooth-talking lawyer
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