fast-talk

[ fast-tawk, fahst- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to persuade with facile argument, usually with the intention to deceive or to overwhelm rational objections:

   The salesperson tried to fast-talk me into buying a suit I didn't want.

fast talk

noun

1. fervent, deceptive patter

verb

1. to influence (a person) by means of such patter

Word History and Origins

Origin of fast-talk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

Related Words

• effortless
• glib
• hasty