smooth operator

English - Turkish

Definition of smooth operator in English Turkish dictionary

(deyim) çıkarcı

nabza göre şerbet veren kişi

egoist

(deyim) egoist, çıkarcı insan

English - English

Definition of smooth operator in English English dictionary

A person who accomplishes tasks with efficiency and grace, especially one with verbal skills who is persuasive in interpersonal relationships, negotiation, etc

Alexander lit up Connecticut for 34 points in a Big East quarterfinal win last week. He is a smooth operator who can score in a variety of ways.

A skillful, manipulative person, con artist, or clever scoundrel

He plays the hospital administrator, a fast-talking smooth operator who cons patients and doctors alike.

Related Terms

smooth operators

plural form of smooth operator

Hyphenation

smooth op·e·ra·tor

Turkish pronunciation

smudh äpıreytır

Pronunciation

/ˈsmo͞oᴛʜ ˈäpərˌātər/ /ˈsmuːð ˈɑːpɜrˌeɪtɜr/

Etymology

[ 'smü[th] ] (adjective.) before 12th century. Middle English smothe, from Old English smOth; akin to Old Saxon smOthi smooth.