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comparative smarmier, superlative smarmiest
Falsely earnest, smug, ingratiating, or pious. quotations examples
Starring a smarmy dog and scores of hapless flying wildfowl, Duck Hunt was the game that introduced many to the joys of the NES Zapper lightgun.
2019, “Ultimate Guide: Duck Hunt”, in Darran Jones, editor, 100 Games to Play Before You Die: Nintendo Consoles Edition (Retro Gamer), 3rd edition, Future, page 43
(rare, dated) Unctuous, greasy, as hair from pomade. quotations
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
I pulled on my smarmy t-shirt and my ragged jeans and dragged myself to report to my supervisor.
2002 October, Austin Branstetter, "My day as a Carnie" Top of the Hill (Montgomery Bell Academy) Vol.8 No.1 p.4