fast-talkv.
/ˌfɑːs(t)ˈtɔːk/, /ˌfas(t)ˈtɔːk/, /ˈfɑːs(t)tɔːk/, /ˈfas(t)tɔːk/, U.S. /ˈfæs(t)ˌtɔk/, /ˈfæs(t)ˌtɑk/, /ˌfæs(t)ˈtɔk/, /ˌfæs(t)ˈtɑk/ colloquial. Chiefly U.S.
transitive. To use rapid speech to mislead, deceive, or persuade (a person). Frequently with into or out of, and occasionally with one's way as object.
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the mind > will > motivation > persuasion > persuade (a person) [verb (transitive)] > persuade or prevail upon > persuade by talking > in specific manner
to salve over1862
fast-talk1945
handbag1982
1945 Liberty (N.Y.) 28 July 60/1 These sharpshooters prey on the little business man who can be fast-talked or is not well enough equipped to look into their credit.
1950 J. S. Redding Stranger & Alone xxii. 225 He wasn't going to let some cracker lawyer..cheat and fast-talk Nan out of it.
1969 J. Burmeister Hot & Copper Sky iii. 64 I fast-talked my way into a bottle after..the party broke up.
2007 Guardian (Nexis) 2 July (Comment & Debate section) 32 We're conditioned to disapprove of pushy parents as they teach their kids to read too early, fast-talk them into the most select schools, move home in search of riper catchment areas.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2021; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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