smarmy
UK/'smɑ:mi/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Excessively flattering or ingratiating in a false or insincere way; smugly unctuous
虚情假意的，油嘴滑舌的，过分奉承的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsmarmyother
=smarmy
Common Collocations
- 1.smarmy smile皮笑肉不笑
- 2.smarmy charm虚伪的魅力
- 3.smarmy politician油腔滑调的政客
- 4.[smarmy tone]油腻的语气
Example Sentences
- 1.
The smarmy salesman kept complimenting my taste to push the overpriced car.
- 2.
She gave him a smarmy smile and promised to put in a good word for him.
- 3.
His smarmy charm might fool others, but she could see right through him.