smarmy

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈsmɑː.mi/
• (America) IPA: /ˈsmɑːɹ.mi/

Adjective

smarmy (comparative smarmier, superlative smarmiest)

1. Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating.

   a smarmy salesman with a big smile

2. (rare, dated) unctuous, greasy, as hair from pomade
   • 2002 October, Austin Branstetter, "My day as a Carnie ↗" Top of the Hill (Montgomery Bell Academy) Vol.8 No.1 p.4:

     I pulled on my smarmy t-shirt and my ragged jeans and dragged myself to report to my supervisor.

Synonyms

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

Related terms

• smarm
• smarmily
• smarminess

Translations

• French: obséquieux
• Italian: ossequioso, servile, deferente
• Russian: льсти́вый
• Spanish: zalamero

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