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smooth talker

American  
[smooth tawk-er] / ˈsmuð ˈtɔk ər /

noun

  1. a person who smooth-talks others; someone who uses glib, suave, or flattering speech to persuade.


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Bester went by many aliases and was a charming, charismatic smooth talker - a personality that got him what he wanted.

From BBC Apr. 19, 2023

He struck me as nothing more than a smooth talker, but our VP was taken in.

From Washington Post Apr. 7, 2022

But if you understand the lyrics, which are sung by the tricksters in Pinocchio, it’s a bit of a hint that Alfredo is the smooth talker who’s going to get him into trouble.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2021

Matt’s such a smooth talker and talented painter that he’s won over most of the jail’s correctional officers despite their knowledge of the heinous crime that landed him in prison.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2019

You might notice what a smooth talker I was.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

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