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smooth operator
[ smooth op-uh-rey-ter ]
noun
- a person who achieves social success or manipulates others through a calm, charming, and persuasive manner:
I never know if he’s genuine or just playing me—he's a slick talker and smooth operator who gets what he wants.
- someone who performs a task with great skill and grace:
This lawyer is highly recommended as a smooth operator—astute, personable, and committed to her clients' interests.
- something, such as a machine, computer program, etc., that is easy to use and runs flawlessly:
Both engines are smooth operators, but the EX version of the car brings a little more pep to passing.
- a food or drink with a fine or mellow flavor, creamy texture, etc.:
Our house ale is a smooth operator with robust flavors of molasses, caramel, and roasted malts.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of smooth operator1
Example Sentences
Brentford's away form is awful but they are still fearless wherever they go and they have got plenty of goals in them - Kevin Schade was such a smooth operator to put his chances away against Leicester on Saturday.
Sade, whose 1980s soft rock hits include “Smooth Operator” and “The Sweetest Taboo,” is having a moment, having last year been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Dougie has so far been presented as a smooth operator, a kind of central-casting jerk.
We've heard from fans monitoring flights from Sydney, one bloke is cycling from Glasgow, while another smooth operator has arranged his best pal's stag weekend to be in Dusseldorf on the opening weekend.
Morales is such a smooth operator one might wish he played Ethan Hunt because Tom Cruise looks weary in the role.
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