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

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

From Los Angeles Times

My early smoothie experiments ended with a freezer full of ice-burned banana slices and sad curls of kale — truly the saddest smoothie packs imaginable.

From Salon

You could do the same for someone you love, starting with this guide to making a better smoothie.

From Salon

One smoothie break later, we got back in line for a final ride on River Canyon Run.

From The Wall Street Journal

My wife and daughter are going to get a smoothie called the honeybee, which is very sweet and delicious.

From Los Angeles Times

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