silver tongue UK /ˌsɪlvəˈtʌŋ/US /ˌsɪlvəɹˈtʌŋ/ noun2 •The trait of being articulate and clever at speaking, often in a deceitful way.[H]e passed into the saloon, where Nina presided; and here his fair person and silver tongue [… — 1835 •(US) The song sparrow (Melospiza melodia). formssilver tongues