smoothie
Americannoun
plural
smoothies-
a person who has a winningly polished manner.
He's such a smoothie he could charm the stripes off a tiger.
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a thick beverage of fruit pureed in a blender with ice and milk, yogurt, or juice.
noun
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slang a person, esp a man, who is suave or slick, esp in speech, dress, or manner
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a smooth, thick drink made with puréed fresh fruit and yogurt, ice cream, or milk
Etymology
Origin of smoothie
Explanation
If you know someone who's very charming and a little bit phony, you can call him a smoothie. A smoothie can talk you into loaning him money even if he already owes you some. You might also call a smoothie a "smooth-talker," someone who's good at getting what he wants using his charisma. Another kind of smoothie is the one you drink through a straw — a milkshake-like drink often made of fruit, ice, milk, or yogurt. The suave guy definition is older, from 1928 college slang, while the blender drink meaning came along in the 1980s.
Example Sentences
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“Being single by myself, I’m not doing DIY projects,” said Vargo, who owns smoothie and health-food cafes across upstate South Carolina.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
Or I’ll make some tea or a smoothie and just have a moment of gratitude for waking up that day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Some are twinning a trip to the gym with coffee mornings or protein smoothie meet-ups - further boosting the social experience.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
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 • Mar. 1, 2026
We’ll take a walk or share a tropical smoothie.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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