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Definition of Smarm
1. Noun. Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm.
Definition of Smarm
1. Noun. smarmy language or behavior ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To fawn, to be unctuous. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To address in a fawning and unctuous manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Smarm
1. trite sentimentality [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Smarm
Literary usage of Smarm
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publications by English Dialect Society (1893)
"NW (Huish.) Smaak. n. ' Aal in a smaak,' quite rotten ; used of potatoes.
—NW (Clyffe Pypard.) smarm. To bedaub. 'Don't smarm me aal ..."
2. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Courts of Exchequer and by Great Britain Court of Exchequer, Great Britain Court of Exchequer Chamber, Robert Philip Tyrwhitt (1837)
"Ib. strong, Clerk, in the suit of smarm v. Armstrong, E. 1835. 752 SETTLEMENT OF
ACCOUNTS. Effect of. 359. 1035 SET-OFF. Taking plea of, distributively. ..."
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