smarmy

🇬🇧 UK/'smɑ:mi/🇺🇸 US

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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 English

smarmyother

=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.

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