Fleech
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Fleech is a verb meaning (transitive, Scotland) To wheedle; coax; cajole; induce with fair words; flatter.
Meaning
(transitive, Scotland) To wheedle; coax; cajole; induce with fair words; flatter.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, Scotland) To use cajoling or flattering words; speak insincerely.
Example Sentences
I fleeched him, and I coaxed him, and I kicked him, and I cuffed him; but I might as weal hae kicked my heel upon the floor, or fleeched the fireplace.
Word Forms
- fleeches
- fleeching
- fleeched
- fleich
- fleitch
- fleche
Synonyms for fleech
Depending on context, synonyms include croodle, inveigle, whilly, blandander, blandish, cajole.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wheedle, coax, word, glaver, ingle, cajole.
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