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glib <-bb-> [glɪb] ADJ pej

glib excuse, response, politician:

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leviano(-a)

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For instance, "houzi" means monkey or clever/glib person. en.wikipedia.org

But that's a little glib, so let's look at why. www.stanleycupofchowder.com

He was considered to be highly spirited by nature, intelligent and glib. en.wikipedia.org

One tires of that lazy and over-used term abstract vessel when describing his work, because it is glib and reductive...... en.wikipedia.org

He was a glib and charming conman, fluent in multiple languages. en.wikipedia.org

The repertory by which "fang-shih" won their patronage included not only storytelling, but glib dissertations on astrology, omenology, and esoteric philosophy and various performances of magical arts. en.wikipedia.org

Such inferences, made before the data has been carefully analyzed, they say, are too glib and may lead policymakers to pursue inappropriate and even harmful reforms. en.wikipedia.org

Spike has a habit of pithy remarks and glib insults, even toward the few he does not view as antagonists. en.wikipedia.org

Say only what is true; don't be glib or tricky. en.wikipedia.org

Primarily focused on documentary evidence, he was opposed to easy theorizing and glib generalizations. en.wikipedia.org

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