smoothie

American  

[smoo-thee] / ˈsmu ði /

Sometimes smoothy

noun

Informal.

plural

smoothies

1. a person who has a winningly polished manner.

   He's such a smoothie he could charm the stripes off a tiger.

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

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smoothie British  

/ ˈsmuːðɪ /

noun

1. slang a person, esp a man, who is suave or slick, esp in speech, dress, or manner

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

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Etymology

Origin of smoothie

First recorded in 1920–25; smooth + -ie

Example Sentences

Some are twinning a trip to the gym with coffee mornings or protein smoothie meet-ups - further boosting the social experience.

From BBC

I set my smoothie down in the cup holder so I can dig into my school bag.

From Literature

It has a smoothie and coffee bar and a seating area where a group of local women gathers every Wednesday to play mahjong.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kip gifts Scott a pair of blue socks with bananas on them, a physical manifestation of the smoothie for when Scott’s not in New York, and he wears them during every game.

From Salon

These juice and smoothie spots prove you don’t have to sacrifice taste to get a healthy dose of greens.

From Los Angeles Times

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