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2 lis 2012 · LIARS and LIES in Shakespeare. The top ten types of lies and liars: 1. A notorious liar as in everybody knows your propensity for avoiding facts. You have such an unsavoury reputation only strangers are misled and then not for long. 2. A consummate liar as in rarely does anyone lie as convincingly.
3 gru 2020 · Glib, is where phrases slip from someone's mouth very easily, but are not backed up by substance, possibly by truth, or by effort. A glib phrase slides instantly, but the sayer will squirm away before having to deliver the substance or promise of what was said. Examples:
GLIB meaning: 1. speaking or spoken in a confident way, but without careful thought or honesty: 2. speaking or…. Learn more.
GLIB definition: 1. speaking or spoken in a confident way, but without careful thought or honesty: 2. speaking or…. Learn more.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word glib, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
14 sie 2020 · A "glib answer" strikes me as a prepared answer, designed to divert, a bit oily; an answer that is quickly given because they have prepared for precisely your question. A "flippant answer" strikes me as offhand, thoughtless; someone answering quickly and dismissively with the first thing that comes to mind, possibly sarcastic.
The adjective 'glib' has an etymology rooted in the Old English word 'glipian,' which means 'to glide' or 'to slip away.'. Over time, this term evolved to describe actions or speech that is characterized by a smooth and effortless flow, often with a superficial or insincere quality.