blagging

(blăgˈĭng)

noun
Caribbean
Informal talk, usually among men, occurring in a public place: “the street corner, the rum shop, the crossroads, wherever hanging out, or . . . blagging, takes place” (Roger D. Abrahams).

Origin:

Origin: From French blaguer, to talk through one's hat

Origin: , from blague, bladder, pouch

Origin: , of Germanic origin

Origin: , ultimately from Latin bulga, leather bag; see bulge

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