Colloquial/idiomatic use meaning “smoothly”.
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In a smooth manner; without jolts or interruption. The car now runs smooth after the tune-up.
Rare, mainly in fixed expressions such as “the rough with the smooth”.
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A smooth part, surface, or period, especially as contrasted with something rough or difficult (usually used with ‘the’). You have to take the rough with the smooth in any job.
Used colloquially to express admiration, approval, or mild sarcasm.
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An exclamation expressing approval, satisfaction, or ironic praise for something deftly or slickly done. "You managed to land the plane with no fuel? Smooth!"
Synonyms
well done!
good one!
smooth move!
way to go!
nice going!