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smarmy
[ smahr-mee ]
/ ˈsmɑr mi /
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adjective, smarm·i·er, smarm·i·est.
excessively or unctuously flattering, ingratiating, servile, etc.: the emcee with the smarmy welcome.
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OTHER WORDS FROM smarmy
smarm·i·ly, adverbWords nearby smarmy
smalto, smaragd, smaragdine, smaragdite, smarm, smarmy, smart, smart aleck, smartarse, smart as a whip, smart ass
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British Dictionary definitions for smarmy
smarmy
/ (ˈsmɑːmɪ) /
adjective smarmier or smarmiest
British informal obsequiously flattering or unpleasantly suave
Derived forms of smarmy
smarmily, adverbsmarminess, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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