smoothie

[ smoo-thee ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural smooth·ies.

1. a person who has a winningly polished manner:

   He's such a smoothie he could charm the stripes off a tiger.

2. a thick beverage of fruit pureed in a blender with ice and milk, yogurt, or juice.

smoothie

/ ˈsmuːðɪ /

noun

1. slang.
   a person, esp a man, who is suave or slick, esp in speech, dress, or manner
2. a smooth, thick drink made with puréed fresh fruit and yogurt, ice cream, or milk

Word History and Origins

Origin of smoothie¹

First recorded in 1920–25; smooth + -ie

Example Sentences

I voted regularly and had a pretty good smoothie recipe.

From Los Angeles Times

Tourists make pilgrimages to try its Hailey Bieber smoothie, replete with obscure superfoods and priced around $22.

From Los Angeles Times

This is a typical price of an Erewhon smoothie.

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Once my tour was over, I wistfully returned to the parking lot, a strawberry-Ashwagandha smoothie in hand.

From Los Angeles Times

With all four members of the band sharing one microphone, they opened with a few crowd favorites, including “Smoothie Song,” one of the most technical instrumental pieces any folk band will ever play.

From Los Angeles Times

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