verb
- to behave in an excessively flattering or ingratiating way
Usage: informal
noun
- excessive flattery or ingratiating behavior
Usage: informal
Examples
- He tried to smarm his way into the boss’s good graces.
- The politician’s smarm was obvious to everyone in the room.
- She couldn’t stand his smarmy compliments.
- Don’t smarm over the teacher just to get a better grade.
- His speech was full of smarm and empty promises.
- The salesman’s smarm made customers uncomfortable.