Oct 3, 2011 · I'm interested in the origin of the term smooth operator. Does anyone know where it came from? What kind of operation?

Jun 6, 2014 · This is a common usage. Consider this definition from OD (Of a person or their manner, actions, or words) suavely charming in a way considered to be unctuous: his voice …

Feb 1, 2021 · Leader, Manager, Operator--Which are you? Forbes What does the word mean in (sic) here? I believe that in this case it is a usage of a modern meaning that refers to shady …

Jun 19, 2024 · It is also unclear what sweet-talk and smooth-talk actually mean. According to some, they are just synonymous with butter up and suck up to, while to others, they are …

Jun 5, 2020 · The first thing to say is that English has very, very, few true synonyms - if the word is different, there is a difference, at least, in the nuance. When looking for the differences, …

What is the difference between the two adjectives: slick and sleek? My dictionary returns almost the same explanation for both, like smooth and glossy. Could someone explain when it would …

Dec 5, 2017 · I am looking for a single word response for someone who always knows the right things to say in any situation. For example: Taylor got us out of trouble with the police. What a …

May 5, 2014 · 4 Why is this definition used to refer to the specific business shown in the extract below, and what is its literal meaning? The island's idiosyncratic “junket” system helps to bring …

More recent usages often dispense with the "unpleasant" connotation, with the expression being used as a (sometimes even admiring) metaphorical reference to a smooth operator, or simply …

Jun 16, 2020 · I am reading an article on this link, and in one part, it says 'patterns of thought and movement worn smooth with use'. I searched, and couldn't find a definition for 'wearing …