sweet talk

¹

noun

, Informal.

1. cajolery; soft soap.

sweet-talk

²

[ sweet-tawk ]

verb (used without object)

1. to use cajoling words.

verb (used with object)

1. to use cajoling words on in order to persuade; soft-soap:

   They tried to sweet-talk the boss into giving them raises.

sweet-talk

verb

1. to coax, flatter, or cajole (someone)

noun

1. cajolery; coaxing

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweet talk¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Origin of sweet talk²

First recorded in 1925–30

Idioms and Phrases

Flattery, cajolery, as in She uses sweet talk to get her way . [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

When we see Molly falling for his sweet talk, we know she should run a mile, even as we’re bolted in place—we’re not going anywhere, because we need to see what this guy does next.

From Time

Dr. Petito has a waiting list about six months long, but I bet you can sweet talk him.

From The Daily Beast

Beside this strong thinker, poor Susan's sweet talk seemed frivolous and inane.

From Project Gutenberg

Seated about a table lit up with perfumed tapers, seven laughter-loving women were interchanging sweet talk.

From Project Gutenberg

His sweet talk cheered the older pilgrim, and every now and then they would both break out into songs of praise and joy.

From Project Gutenberg