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Definition of blarney

blarney

/ˈblɑːrni/
blar · ney
Past Simple:blarneyed
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Past Participle:blarneyed
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Present Participle:blarneying
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blarney Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Charming, flattering, or plausible talk used to persuade, cajole, or deceive someone without giving offense.

Example

"The salesman was full of blarney, praising every guest's taste before pitching his most expensive wares."

2

Foolish, nonsensical, or deceptive talk.

Example

"She dismissed his elaborate excuses for missing the deadline as pure blarney."

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• verb

1

To influence, persuade, or wheedle someone through charming, flattering talk.

Example

"He tried to blarney the landlady into extending the rent deadline by another week."

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• Rhymes for blarney

• Nearby Words

blanky
blantyre
blare
blarney
blase
blaspheme
blasphemer

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland, where kissing the famous Blarney Stone is traditionally said to bestow the gift of persuasive, flattering speech.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blarney. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blarney
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