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description: "smooth: Skilled at flirting or charming others. Example: \"He’s real smooth with the girls.\" Meaning, Gen X usage, and related slang."
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# smooth

Gen X[#dating](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/dating/)

**Meaning.** Skilled at flirting or charming others.

See it in a sentence

He’s real smooth with the girls.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [pulling](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/pulling/),[rizz](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/rizz/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [game](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/game/)

- Gen X · this one

    smooth

- Boomer

    [smooth operator](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/smooth-operator/)

- Plain English

    skilled at flirting or charming others

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## Related slang

- [simp](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/simp/): Someone who does too much to win another person's affection.
- [situationship](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/situationship/): An undefined romantic relationship that sits somewhere between friendship and dating.
- [smooth operator](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/smooth-operator/): Someone who is notably skilled at charming or attracting romantic interest.
- [sneaky link](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/sneaky-link/): A secret romantic or sexual partner kept hidden from others.

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