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Blarney in Irish

Blarney in Irish is Blarna — Blarney means smooth, flattering talk meant to persuade or charm someone, often without much truth behind it.

Blarney in Irish

Blarna
proper noun
A town in County Cork, Ireland, location of Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone (Irish grid ref W 6175).

What does "Blarney" mean?

  1. noun Smooth, flattering talk meant to persuade or charm someone, often without much truth behind it.
    "Don't believe his blarney — he says that to every customer."
  2. verb To win someone over with flattering, persuasive talk.
    "He blarneyed his way into a better deal."
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Blarney in a sentence

  • Don't believe his blarney — he says that to every customer.
  • She charmed the committee with a bit of Irish blarney.
  • He blarneyed his way into a better deal.

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What is "Blarney" in Irish?

"Blarney" in Irish is Blarna. Blarney means: Smooth, flattering talk meant to persuade or charm someone, often without much truth behind it.

How do you use "Blarney" in a sentence?

Example: "Don't believe his blarney — he says that to every customer." In Irish, "Blarney" is Blarna.

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