# blarney

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈblɑɹni/ · frequency rank #69,689

## Definitions
1. Mindless chatter.
2. Ability to talk constantly and fluently.
3. Persuasive flattery or kind speech; smooth, wheedling talk.

## Etymology
Named after a legendary magical stone in Blarney Castle, Ireland that gives the gift of eloquence. See also Blarney Stone.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/blarney