smarmy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From smarm, a variant of smalm/smawm.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈsmɑː.mi/
• (US) IPA: /ˈsmɑːɹ.mi/
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• Rhymes: -ɑː(r)mi

[edit] Adjective

smarmy (comparative smarmier, superlative smarmiest)

1. Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating.

   a smarmy salesman with a big smile

[edit] Synonyms

• (falsely earnest or smug): flattering, gushing, ingratiating, oily, smug

[edit] Related terms

• smarm
• smarmily
• smarminess

[edit] Translations