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December 2, 2021

Word of the Day: Smarmy

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Word of the Day : December 2, 2021

smarmy \SMAR-mee\ adjective

What It Means

Smarmy means "behaving in a way that seems polite, kind, or pleasing but is not genuine or believable."

// Online reviews of the resort warned of smarmy street vendors when wandering from the tourist areas.

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Aired December 2, 2021

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