smarminess

Variant of smarmy

smarmy definition

smarmy (smär′mē)

adjective smarmier smarm′i·er, smarmiest smarm′i·est

Brit., Informal flattering in an oily, insincere manner; unctuous

Etymology: < smarm, smalm, to bedaub, smear (< ?) + -y

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