Sydney gave a smarmy grin to her sister before she made the final move to win the game.
An example of someone who is smarmy is a used car salesman who tries to come across as if he is a distinguished businessman making you a fair deal but who sounds like he is lying.
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smarmy
adjective
smarm′i·er, smarm′i·estOrigin of smarmy
from smarm, smalm, to bedaub, smear ( from uncertain or unknown; perhaps ) + -y
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smarmy
adjective
smarm·i·er, smarm·i·est- Excessively ingratiating or insincerely earnest. See Synonyms at unctuous.
- Relating to or indulging in lewd conduct; smutty: smarmy jokes.
Origin of smarmy
From smarm to smearRelated Forms:
- smarm·i·ness
noun
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(comparative smarmier, superlative smarmiest)
- Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating.
- a smarmy salesman with a big smile
From smarm, a variant of smalm/smawm.
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