Definition of "blarney" [blar•ney]

• Smooth, flattering talk. (noun)
• Deceptive nonsense. (noun)

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• "Usually the expression blarney is applied to flattery designed to gain a favor."
• "No doubt his blarney was a source of inspiration for me."
• "Yankee-Gentile and Jew, and his blarney was a commodity that stood him in good stead."