Blarney: meaning, definitions and examples

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blarney

 

[ หˆblษ‘หrni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

excessive praise

Blarney refers to talk that is charming, flattering, or persuasive but often insincere. The term implies that someone is using smooth speech to win favor or influence others without genuine intent. Blarney is often associated with flattery that is used to manipulate or deceive. One might say a person has a knack for blarney if they can easily talk their way into or out of situations. The word is often used in a lighthearted context, suggesting a level of humor or good-natured banter.

Synonyms

bunk, flattery, praise, smooth talk, sweet-talk

Examples of usage

  • Her blarney won him over during the meeting.
  • He was full of blarney while trying to impress his date.
  • The politician's speech was filled with blarney that captivated the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "blarney" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น blarney

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคคเฅ‡เค‚ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwatz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ omong kosong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะฐ-ะฑะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bzdury

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠไธ–่พž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blague

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ charlatanerรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boลŸ sohbet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆํŠผ์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏูŠุซ ูุงุฑุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lลพi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlรบposti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบŸ่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumnosti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bullshit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั ัำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลŸ danฤฑลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ charlas vacรญas

Etymology

The word 'blarney' originates from Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland, associated with a legendary stone that is said to grant the gift of eloquence to those who kiss it. The term began to emerge in the early 19th century, symbolizing the charm and persuasive power attributed to the local dialect and style of speaking. The idea is that people could use smooth talk and clever words to achieve their desires, much like kissing the stone allows one to gain favor. Over the years, 'blarney' has evolved into a term that embodies witty and clever conversation, often underscoring the use of flattery or deceit in social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,666, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.