smoothy

noun

ˈsmü-t͟hē How to pronounce smoothy (audio)
variants or smoothie
plural smoothies
Synonyms of smoothynext
1
smoothie : a creamy beverage made of fruit blended with juice, milk, or yogurt
2
: a smooth-tongued person
3
a
: a person with polished manners
b
: one who behaves or performs with deftness, assurance, and easy competence
especially : a man with an ingratiating manner toward women

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of smoothy was in 1904

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“Smoothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoothy. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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smoothy

noun
variants or smoothie
ˈsmü-t͟hē How to pronounce smoothy (audio)
plural smoothies
1
: a smooth-tongued person
2
: a person with well-bred manners

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