Main Entry:

smug

Pronunciation:

\ˈsməg\

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

Date:

1551

1 : trim or smart in dress : spruce 2 : scrupulously clean, neat, or correct : tidy 3 : highly self-satisfied

— smug·ly adverb

— smug·ness noun