smutch

[ smuhch ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to smudge or soil.

noun
  1. a smudge or stain.

  2. dirt, grime, or smut.

Origin of smutch

1
1520–30; perhaps <Middle High German smutzen to smear; compare German Schmutzsmut

Other words from smutch

  • smutchless, adjective
  • un·smutched, adjective

Words Nearby smutch

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British Dictionary definitions for smutch

smutch

/ (smʌtʃ) /


verb
  1. (tr) to smudge; mark

noun
  1. a mark; smudge

  2. soot; dirt

Origin of smutch

1
C16: probably from Middle High German smutzen to soil; see smut

Derived forms of smutch

  • smutchy, adjective

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