Word · Frequency #38447
smarmy
/ˈsmɑːmi/
adjective
谄媚的；假惺惺的；自命不凡的
Falsely earnest or ingratiating in a way that feels insincere and unpleasant.
- 1.
Falsely earnest, smug, ingratiating, or pious.
假诚恳、自满、谄媚或虔诚的。
假诚恳、自满、谄媚或虔诚的。；虚情假意的；爱说奉承话的
In use
I can't stand his smarmy attitude toward the customers.
He gave a smarmy smile to the boss, hoping for a promotion.
Between the two salesmen, the smarmier one closed more deals.
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