Where does “smarmy” come from?
smarmy (English) comes from English smarm, from English smalm — to smear, bedaub.
smarmy (English): Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating; unctuous,...
Definitions
- Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating; unctuous,...
Ancestry of “smarmy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | smarm | Smarmy language or behavior; A style of fan... |
| 2 | English | smalm | to smear, bedaub |
Words derived from “smarmy”