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smooth talker

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[smooth tawk-er] / ˈsmuð ˈtɔk ər /

noun

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

Example Sentences

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Lee can be a smooth talker and an adept liar, except in situations where only the truth will suffice.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

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

You might notice what a smooth talker I was.

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

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