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• glib — [ glıb ] adjective 1. ) a glib person speaks easily and confidently. This word shows that you do not trust the person or what they are saying: SMOOTH TALKING: His opponents say he is glib and deceitful. 2. ) a glib remark is made without careful… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• glib — [[t]glɪb[/t]] adj. glib•ber, glib•best 1) readily fluent, often superficially or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers[/ex] 2) easy or unconstrained: glib manners[/ex] • Etymology: 1585–95; cf. obs. glibbery slippery (c. D glibberig)… …   From formal English to slang

• glib — UK [ɡlɪb] / US adjective Word forms glib : adjective glib comparative glibber superlative glibbest 1) showing disapproval a glib person speaks easily and confidently. This word shows that you do not trust the person or what they are saying His… …   English dictionary

• glib — adjective (glibber; glibbest) Etymology: probably modification of Low German glibberig slippery Date: 1584 1. a. marked by ease and informality ; nonchalant b. showing little forethought or preparation ; offhand < glib answers > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• glib — glibly, adv. glibness, n. /glib/, adj., glibber, glibbest. 1. readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers. 2. easy or unconstrained, as actions or manners. 3. Archaic. agile; spry. [1585 95;… …   Universalium

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• answer — I n. 1) to give, offer, provide an answer 2) a blunt, curt; civil; diplomatic; direct; equivocal; evasive, vague; glib; ready; straight; wise; witty answer 3) a negative; positive answer 4) the right; wrong answer 5) (BE) a dusty ( unsatisfactory …   Combinatory dictionary

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