smoothie

or smooth·y

[smoo-th ee]

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noun Informal.

a person who has a winningly polished manner: He's such a smoothie he could charm the stripes off a tiger.

a thick beverage of fruit pureed in a blender with ice and milk, yogurt, or juice.

Origin of smoothie

First recorded in 1920–25; smooth + -ie

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Examples from the Web for smoothie

Contemporary Examples of smoothie

If you like your smoothie very thick add a quarter cup of a full fat yogurt.
Four Fatty (But Healthy!) Power Meals to Fuel Your Day
Ari Meisel
March 3, 2014
There are nutrition workshops with “Veronica the smoothie lady,” writing classes, art therapy groups.
Standing Up for Women
Jennie Yabroff
April 6, 2011

Historical Examples of smoothie

I should have smelled something when that Rotune smoothie made his pitch.
Gambler's World
John Keith Laumer

British Dictionary definitions for smoothie

smoothie

smoothy

noun plural smoothies

slang, usually derogatory a person, esp a man, who is suave or slick, esp in speech, dress, or manner

a smooth, thick drink made with puréed fresh fruit and yogurt, ice cream, or milk

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Word Origin and History for smoothie

1928, "suave person, person of complete self-assurance and poise, especially in the company of the opposite sex," college slang, from smooth (adj.) + -ie. As a type of blender drink, by 1983.