Salesy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Salesy is an adjective meaning (colloquial) Characteristic of the language or techniques used to sell goods and services; especially, resembling a hard sell; pushy.
Meaning
(colloquial) Characteristic of the language or techniques used to sell goods and services; especially, resembling a hard sell; pushy.
Example Sentences
Don't irritate with grossly irrelevant or overly salesy messages.
In my research I saw this old, tired, salesy technique in a book (which by the way had a sticker on it that read, “Rated #1 best business book in America today—Success Today", whoever they are), and the next day I heard it from a salesperson […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include salesmanish, salesmanlike, shovey, salesmanly, slimy, oily.
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