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
Example sentences :
  • 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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