smarm

[ smahrm ]

noun
  1. behavior or speech that is smarmy.

Origin of smarm

1
First recorded in 1935–40; back formation from smarmy

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British Dictionary definitions for smarm

smarm

/ (smɑːm) British informal /


verb
  1. (tr often foll by down) to flatten (the hair, etc) with cream or grease

  2. (when intr, foll by up to) to ingratiate oneself (with)

noun
  1. obsequious flattery

Origin of smarm

1
C19: of unknown origin

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