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fast-talk

American  
[fast-tawk, fahst-] / ˈfæstˈtɔk, ˈfɑst- /

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 British  

noun

  1. fervent, deceptive patter

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verb

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

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Etymology

Origin of fast-talk

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

Example Sentences

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In fact, his fast-talk evasions deepened my sense of unease.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2010

Military lore is replete with tales of slick operators who fast-talk their way past obtuse superiors, navigate bureaucratic absurdities and come out winners.

From Time Magazine Archive

Trip had the quickest tongue of anyone in the troupe, which made him the best man for the job of making sure no one tried to fast-talk or bully their way inside.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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