Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who is charming and persuasive in a confident, often insincere way: A "smoothy" is someone who uses a polished, confident, and flattering manner to gain favor or advantage.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He's a real smoothy, always knowing exactly what to say to get what he wants.
  • Don't be fooled by that smoothy's compliments; he's just trying to sell you something.

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a slightly negative or skeptical connotation, implying the charm is superficial or manipulative.
  • The political smoothy gave a flawless speech, but few believed his promises.

Variants and Related Words

• Smoothie (noun): This is a common alternate spelling for "smoothy" when referring to a person. (Note: "Smoothie" also commonly refers to a blended drink).
• Smooth (adjective): Having an even, polished, or charming quality.
  • He has a smooth demeanor.

Synonyms

• Charmer: A person who delights or attracts others.
• Flatterer: A person who praises others excessively, especially to gain favor.
• Wheeler-dealer: A person who is skillful in negotiations, often implying shrewdness.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Smooth operator: An idiom with a very similar meaning to "smoothy," describing someone who is adept at handling situations or people in a charming, confident, and sometimes cunning way.
  • Be careful, he's a real smooth operator.

Noun

1. someone with an assured and ingratiating manner