smooth operator

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Noun

1. A person who accomplishes tasks with [[efficiency]] and [[grace]], especially one with [[verbal]] skills who is [[persuasive]] in [[interpersonal]] [[relationship]]s, [[negotiation]], etc.
2. A [[skillful]], [[manipulative]] person, [[con artist]], or [[clever]] [[scoundrel]].

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