sweet-talk
|sweet/talk|
B2
/ˈswiːt.tɔːk/
flattering persuasion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sweet-talk' originates from English, combining 'sweet' meaning 'pleasing to the senses' and 'talk' meaning 'to speak'.
Historical Evolution
'sweet-talk' evolved from the combination of 'sweet' and 'talk' in English, maintaining its meaning of using pleasing speech to persuade.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak in a pleasing manner', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'using flattery to persuade'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35