smarmy

[ smahr-mee ]
/ ˈsmɑr mi /

adjective, smarm·i·er, smarm·i·est.

excessively or unctuously flattering, ingratiating, servile, etc.: the emcee with the smarmy welcome.

Origin of smarmy

1905–10; smarm, variant of dial. smalm to smear, make slick (< ?) + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM smarmy

smarm·i·ly, adverb

Words nearby smarmy

smalto, smaragd, smaragdine, smaragdite, smarm, smarmy, smart, smart aleck, smart as a whip, smart ass, smart bomb

British Dictionary definitions for smarmily

smarmy
/ (ˈsmɑːmɪ) /

adjective smarmier or smarmiest

British informal obsequiously flattering or unpleasantly suave

Derived forms of smarmy

smarmily, adverb smarminess, noun