plámás
Language: Irish · [ˈpˠl̪ˠaːmˠaːsˠ] · Pronunciation: PLAW-mawss
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Meaning
flattery, soft talk meant to win you over
The story
Plámás is the soft talk that gets round you, and Irish English uses it as freely as Irish does: less of your plámás now. It sits next to blarney, the gift said to come from kissing a stone at Blarney Castle. English has flannel for the less charming version.
The four rounds
- Which language is it from?
- Irish
- How does it sound in Ireland?
- Everyday, with a knowing smile
- Where would you hear it?
- A salesman praising your taste
- What does it mean?
- Sweet talk meant to get round you
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