口先のうまい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 口先のうまい | 口先のうまくない |
| Polite | 口先のうまいです | 口先のうまくないですalso 口先のうまくありません |
| Past polite | 口先のうまかったです | 口先のうまくなかったですalso 口先のうまくありませんでした |
| Past | 口先のうまかった | 口先のうまくなかった |
| Te-form | 口先のうまくて | 口先のうまくなくて |
| Adverbial | 口先のうまく | |
| Conditional | 口先のうまければ | 口先のうまくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 口先のうまかったら | 口先のうまくなかったら |
smooth-talking; glib; honey-tongued
Describes someone who speaks flatteringly or persuasively, often with a negative connotation of insincerity.
He's a smooth talker, so you'd better be careful.
I was tricked by a glib salesman and ended up buying something expensive.
Similar meaning, but 口先のうまい emphasizes superficial or deceptive eloquence, while 口がうまい can also mean simply being a good conversationalist.
Focuses on skill in giving compliments or flattery, whereas 口先のうまい implies a broader ability to talk smoothly, often with manipulative intent.
Standard spelling using kana for うまい; the most common written form.
Kanji spelling for うまい; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 口先 (lip service, superficial words) and うまい (skillful). The phrase literally means 'skillful with the tip of the tongue,' figuratively describing someone adept at smooth or deceptive speech.