glib

Definition

Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow.

Etymology

A shortening of either English glibbery (“slippery”) or its source, Low German glibberig, glibberich (“slippery”) / Dutch glibberig (“slippery”).

Example Sentences

• "A much more thorough examination of this period is essential, and no glib answers should be accepted as good coin."
• "a sheet of glib ice"
• "a glib tongue; a glib speech"