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Run-a-line

[run-ah-lyne]
Verb

Definition

To talk smoothly, flirt insincerely, or attempt to deceive someone with rhetoric.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Don't listen to him, him just a run-a-line pon yuh.
English:
Don't listen to him, he is just line-shooting/flirting insincerely with you.
Patois:
Di salesman try fi run-a-line fi sell di bad car.
English:
The salesman tried to talk smoothly to sell the faulty car.

Usage Tip

Refers to using smooth talk or persuasive rhetoric to charm, flirt, or manipulate.

Patois Synonym: chat smooth
English Synonym: talk smoothly; flirt; deceive with talk
Tags:RomanceSocializingTeasing
Category:Daily Actions, & Behavior

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