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Synonyms for smarmy
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : smahr-mee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsmɑr mi |
Définition of smarmy
Origin :- "smooth and sleek" (1909); "ingratiating, unctuous," 1924, from smarm + -y (2). Related: Smarmily; smarminess.
- adj unctuous
- If she thinks him too sweet and smarmy with other people, she should let him have it to his nose, straight out.
- Extract from : « Fantasia of the Unconscious » by D. H. Lawrence
- They lipsynch the soundtrack, cadge souvenirs and pester you with smarmy, show-off questions.
- Extract from : « Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom » by Cory Doctorow
- We'd have four good meals every day and baths every morning, and we'd only feel virtuous and 'smarmy' and do-good-to-the-poor-y.
- Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
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