smarmy
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From smarm, a variant of smalm/smawm.
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
smarmy (comparative smarmier, superlative smarmiest)
- Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating.
- a smarmy salesman with a big smile
Synonyms [edit]
- (falsely earnest or smug): flattering, gushing, ingratiating, oily, smug
Related terms [edit]
Translations [edit]
Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating
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