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smug

One entry found for smug.
Main Entry: smug
Pronunciation: 'sm&g
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): smug·ger; smug·gest
Etymology: probably modification of Low German smuck neat, from Middle Low German, from smucken to dress; akin to Old English smoc smock
1 : trim or smart in dress : SPRUCE
2 : scrupulously clean, neat, or correct : TIDY
3 : highly self-satisfied
- smug·ly adverb
- smug·ness noun
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