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smarm

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smarm  (smärm)
n.
Smarmy speech or behavior.

[Back-formation from smarmy.]

smarm [smɑːm] Brit informal
vb
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)
n
obsequious flattery
[of unknown origin]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.smarmsmarm - excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
compliment - a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
Translations
smarm [smɑːm] (Brit)
A. VT to smarm one's hair downalisarse y fijarse el pelo
C. Ncoba f, zalamería f
smarm (Brit inf)
vt to smarm one’s hair downsich (dat)das Haar anklatschen (inf)or an den Kopf kleben
vi to smarm up to somebodysich an jdn heranschmeißen (inf); to smarm one’s way into somebody’s confidencesich in jds Vertrauen (acc)einschleichen
nKriecherei f


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