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SMARM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
Synonyms:
fulsomeness; smarm; unction
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("smarm" is a kind of...):
compliment (a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration)
Derivation:
smarmy (unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech)
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