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Today's Word "Smarmy"

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smarmy \SMAH(r)-mi\ (adjective) - Extremely though insincerely polite and solicitous; ingratiating if not unctuous; transparently currying favor (or favour, if you are British).

"Rick has a smarmy charm that some women find alluring."

 

From the Middle English smarm or smalm "smear, grease."


 

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