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smarmily

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smarm⋅y

  [smahr-mee]
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–adjective, smarm⋅i⋅er, smarm⋅i⋅est.
excessively or unctuously flattering, ingratiating, servile, etc.: the emcee with the smarmy welcome.
Origin:
1905–10; smarm, var. of dial. smalm to smear, make slick (< ?) + -y 1

Related forms:
smarm⋅i⋅ly, adverb
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