facilidade de fala; eloquência superficial; volubilidade
1. The quality of being fluent or voluble but insincere and shallow; smoothness of speech without depth or substance
The politician's glibness made people suspicious of his true intentions.
A facilidade de fala do político despertou suspeitas sobre suas verdadeiras intenções.
2. Lack of sincerity; glib remarks made without careful thought or genuine feeling
She dismissed his apology as mere glibness, not genuine remorse.
Ela descartou o pedido de desculpas dele como mera volubilidade, não como remorso genuíno.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'glibness' carries a negative connotation, suggesting dishonesty or manipulation through superficial charm. In Brazil, the related slang 'lábia' is frequently used in everyday speech to describe someone who uses smooth talk to deceive. The term is often associated with politicians, salespeople, and con artists who prioritize persuasion over truthfulness.
NYC Slang
gift of gab; smooth talker; BS artist
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