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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 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

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

And that makes him a smooth talker, and an empathetic crime whisperer who’s slowly letting go of any indication of vulnerability.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2018

You might notice what a smooth talker I was.

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

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