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smalmy

smalmy is the alternative spelling of smarmy.

Meaning of smarmy

Adjective

smarmy (comparative smarmier, superlative smarmiest)

  1. Falsely earnest, smug, ingratiating, or pious.
    • a smarmy salesman with a big smile
  2. (dated, rare) Unctuous, greasy, as hair from pomade.
    • He looked faintly loutish, with smarmy hair and a hint of a moustache.1985, Lynn Pan, Into China's Heart: An Emigré's Journey Along the Yellow River, page 200

Forms of smalmy

comparativesmalmier
superlativesmalmiest

Questions about smalmy

What is smalmy the alternative spelling of?
Smalmy is the alternative spelling of smarmy.

Words near smalmy in the dictionary

  1. smalm
  2. smalmed
  3. smalmiest
  4. smalming
  5. smalms
  6. smalmy
  7. smalt
  8. smalti
  9. smaltine
  10. smaltines
  11. smaltite

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