slick operator

slɪk ˈɒpəreɪtər

Definition

Definition of slick operator - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

smooth talker

someone who is smooth and persuasive

He's a slick operator, always knowing what to say.

charmer

smooth talker

behaviorperson who is clever and deceitful

The con artist was a slick operator, tricking everyone.

con artist

swindler

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Expressions with slick

slick as a whistle

adj.

smooth and skillful, performed with ease and grace

Her presentation was slick as a whistle.

slick down

make hair flat using oil or water

She decided to slick down her hair for the party.

slick up

make something neat or tidy

She slicked up her hair before the meeting.

slick as snot

adj.

very clever or skillful

His solution to the problem was slick as snot.

oil slick

thin film of oil floating on water

The oil slick spread quickly across the bay.

slick performance

very smooth and skillful show or act

The band gave a slick performance last night.

Expressions with operator

smooth operator

person skilled at charming and persuading others

He is a real smooth operator at parties.

machine operator

person controlling and managing machinery

The machine operator ensured the equipment ran smoothly.

sewing-machine operator

person who sews using a sewing machine

The sewing-machine operator stitched the dress perfectly.

ferry operator

company that provides regular boat transport for people or vehicles across water

The local ferry operator added extra crossings during the holiday weekend.

camera operator

individual controlling a camera for live broadcast

The camera operator adjusted the focus during the concert.

crane operator

person who operates a crane in construction

The crane operator lifted the steel beams into place.

tour operator

person or company providing package holidays

She works as a tour operator in Spain.

cable operator

company that provides television or internet services through cable networks

The cable operator upgraded its network to offer faster internet speeds.

clever operator

person who is smart at handling situations for benefit

He is a clever operator in the business world.

company operator

person managing daily operations of a company

The company operator ensured everything ran smoothly.

Examples of slick operator in a sentence

Watch out for that slick operator in the sales department.
The politician was a slick operator, always dodging questions.
She knew he was a slick operator, but she fell for his charm.

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French:beau parleur, filou, ...
German:Schlitzohr, ...
Italian:abile manipolatore, manipolatore, ...
Spanish:operador astuto, manipulador, ...
Portuguese:malandro, trapaceiro, ...
Chinese:油嘴滑舌的人, 狡猾的人, ...
Japanese:口のうまい人, 詐欺師, ...
Arabic:مُراوِغ, مراوغ, ...
Hebrew:תַּחְמָן, נוֹכֵל, ...
Russian:пройдоха, ...
Ukrainian:спритний ділок, ...
Hindi:चालाक व्यक्ति, चालबाज़, ...
Bengali:ধুরন্ধর লোক, ধূর্ত প্রতারক, ...
Catalan:manipulador, murri, ...
Czech:mazanec, podvodníček, ...
Danish:slesk taler, bedrager, ...
Dutch:gladde jongen, ...
Greek:γλυκομίλητος τύπος, απατεώνας, ...
Hungarian:simlis alak, simlis, ...
Khmer:មនុស្សពូកែនិយាយបញ្ចុះបញ្ចូល, ជនកលល្បិច, ...
Korean:능수능란한 사람, 사기꾼, ...
Persian:چرب‌زبان, حقه‌باز, ...
Polish:cwaniak, oszust, ...
Portuguese (BR):malandro, ...
Romanian:vorbitor abil, escroc, ...
Swedish:smidig operatör, bedragare, ...
Thai:คนเจ้าเล่ห์, นักต้มตุ๋น, ...
Turkish:tatlı dilli kişi, ...
Vietnamese:tay ăn nói khéo, kẻ gian xảo, ...

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