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smarm (smärm)

n.

Smarmy speech or behavior.

[Back-formation from smarmy.]

smarm

Verb

Brit informal

1. to bring (oneself) into favour (with)

2. Old-fashioned (often foll. by down)to flatten (the hair) with oil [origin unknown]

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Noun

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smarm

smarm - excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

fulsomeness, unction

compliment - a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

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