Where does “glib” come from?
Glib comes from Irish glib, a word of unknown origin and meaning.
glib (English): Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought...
Definitions
- Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought...
Ancestry of “glib”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | glibbery | Slippery; changeable; Moving easily; nimble;... |
| 2 | Dutch | glibberig | slippery, slithery |
| 3 | Low German | glibberig | slippery, smooth |
| 4 | Middle Low German | glibberich | — |
Words derived from “glib”