smoothy
smoothy — noun
- smoothysingular
- smoothiesplural
1. A thick, cold drink made by mixing fresh fruit with a liquid such as milk, yogur
A thick, cold drink made by mixing fresh fruit with a liquid such as milk, yogurt, or juice in a blender until it is smooth and creamy.
Every morning, Hoa blends banana, yogurt, and honey into a thick smoothy for breakfast.
common pattern: fruit + liquid + blender
The café near the park sells a mango smoothy that is very popular in summer.
After her run, Léa stopped at the juice bar to order a strawberry smoothy.
Kwame gave his daughter a green smoothy made with spinach and apple juice.
This smoothy recipe uses frozen berries instead of ice to keep it creamy.
用法筆記
The spelling 'smoothie' is much more common in writing. 'Smoothy' appears occasionally, especially in brand names.
常見錯誤
2. A person who speaks in a very charming and confident way, often to get what they
A person who speaks in a very charming and confident way, often to get what they want from others without being completely honest or sincere.
The car salesman was a smoothy who promised discounts that never appeared on the final bill.
used to describe someone insincere
Zayd knew his coworker was a smoothy — charming words but never any real help when a deadline approached.
Quinn dismissed the politician as a smoothy who just said whatever the audience wanted to hear.
Ife warned her younger sister about the smoothy who called every evening with extravagant promises.
- smooth operator
More common in modern usage; describes someone who is skilled at persuading and manipulating others.
- charmer
Can be neutral or positive depending on context; 'smoothy' is more skeptical in tone.
- blunt person
Someone who speaks directly and honestly, without trying to win people over with charm.
用法筆記
This sense is almost always negative or critical. It suggests that the person's charm is a tool for manipulation rather than genuine friendliness.
3. A person whose behavior, speech, and appearance show elegance, good social train
A person whose behavior, speech, and appearance show elegance, good social training, and refined taste, especially in formal settings.
At the charity gala, Tomás carried himself like a smoothy, moving effortlessly from one conversation to the next.
positive description of social grace
Feng's grandfather was an old-school smoothy who always wore a jacket and tie to dinner.
The restaurant manager, a true smoothy, remembered every regular customer's name and favourite dish.
Mateo admired his host, a smoothy who made everyone feel welcome with effortless conversation.
- gentleman
Specifically male; 'smoothy' can refer to any gender and emphasizes polished social style rather than moral character.
- sophisticate
Focuses on worldliness and cultural knowledge; 'smoothy' leans more toward interpersonal grace.
- boor
A person who is rude or clumsy in social situations.
用法筆記
Unlike sense 2, this sense is neutral or admiring. It emphasizes social refinement rather than manipulation.
4. A person who performs an activity with natural ease, confidence, and skill, maki
A person who performs an activity with natural ease, confidence, and skill, making difficult tasks look simple and effortless.
On the basketball court, James was a smoothy who made difficult shots look completely effortless.
used for athletic ability
Eli handled the tense negotiation like a smoothy, calming both sides with steady logic and clear points.
Shanti learned to be a smoothy on stage, never showing nerves even when she forgot part of a line.
The head chef worked like a smoothy, directing the kitchen with quick gestures and quiet instructions.
- struggler
Someone who finds tasks difficult and lacks the easy confidence of a smoothy.
用法筆記
Often used in sports, performing arts, and professional contexts. The focus is on visible competence — the person looks good while doing the job well.