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smarmy Definition

smarmy (smär)

adjective smarmi·er, smarmi·est

Brit., Informal flattering in an oily, insincere manner; unctuous

Etymology: < smarm, smalm, to bedaub, smear (< ?) + -y

smarmy Related Forms
smarm·ily adverb smarmi·ness noun
smarmy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • git: Tho if you answered the questions the exact way they give you, you would come across as a bit of a smarmy git.
  • monkey: Clive, that smarmy monkey, always thinks he's the cleverest!
  • face: Just look at that smarmy face - it makes you want to punch it, right?
  • grin: Tony's most smarmy grin would drive any decent person to grab a pin.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: Portillo is too smarmy for me, I quite like Gordon Brown.

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  9. smallness
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