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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.


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Fritz was more than just a smooth talker, Wolfe said in his Instagram tribute.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 1, 2024

My paternal grandmother nicknames my brother “Jive Turkey” in the late '70s for the way he is a smooth talker, angling to get what he wants and making you laugh along the way.

From Salon Feb. 19, 2024

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

Some will be quick to dismiss Moore as a smooth talker with an eye on a national stage.

From Washington Post Jan. 21, 2023

You might notice what a smooth talker I was.

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

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