A smooth player, a dope dresser. A certified ladies man. Rico Suave with a touch of the ‘80’s swag. In reference to Miami Vice actor Philip Michael Thomas, who played Ricardo ‘Rico’ Tubbs, an undercover Vice cop who wore designer suits and was a ladies’ man. He is the partner of Sonny Crockett.
“That dude James is so smooth! He’s smooth like Rico!”
“Yeah man, like Rico Suave.”
“Nah, bro. Like Rico Tubbs. That suit cost $1200! That’s Miami Vice right there!”