verso / versero

[aleCcowaN]

In local slang "verso" can be matched to "snow job", though technically "hacer el verso" is the best match for it. Tony Lip, the character in the film The Green Book is a master doing that, hence the nickname Lip. In the character's own words the nickname is plenty justified because "I have the abilility to make people do things".

But we'd simply say that Tony Lip "es un versero", an insincere talker who manipulates people into doing what he wants . How can I express that in American English slang?

[poli]

The closest thing I can think of is con man. Depending on the circumstances, you can use the term crooked politician as well, or T.V. preacher. Used car salesman can be used metaphorically too. Flimflam man also.

[Bobbert]

The first words that come to my mind for a person who is cunning, smooth, deceptive, and manipulates others to do what he wants (that are not off-colored, inappropriate, or risqué) are:

A real slickster (for effect, some people will pronounce slickster as "slicksta.")
A slick-talking guy

Ones that come to my mind when dealing with the opposite sex is:

A smooth operator
A smooth talker / A smooth-talking guy

Perhaps one of these will fit what you are looking for.

[poli]

a few more responses
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[poli]

:idea:Also, in a more direct translation, a song and dance man.

[aleCcowaN]

Thank you, friends. I couldn't reply earlier because of health troubles in the family I have to help with. Now that it seems a crisis was averted, I'll be participating again soon.