Glib

/ɡlɪb/ adjective

Speaking fluently and readily but often insincerely or superficially.

Originally from Middle Low German 'glibberich' meaning slippery or smooth. The word evolved from describing physical slipperiness to characterizing smooth but potentially deceptive speech patterns.

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