Definition of smudge
smudged
;smudging
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Examples of smudge in a Sentence
Don't smudge the picture with your dirty hands!
His face was smudged with grease.
Origin and Etymology of smudge
Middle English smogen
First Known Use: 15th century
smudge
Definition of smudge
1a : a blurry spot or streakb : an immaterial stain cleanse him of every last smudge of impropriety — Richard Hanserc : an indistinct mass : blur
2 : a smoldering mass placed on the windward side (as to protect from frost)
3 : a bid of four in pitch that if made wins the game
Examples of smudge in a Sentence
His hand left a grimy smudge on the wall.
the president's spouse must not have the slightest smudge of scandal
Circa 1774
First Known Use of smudge
circa 1774
SMUDGE Defined for English Language Learners
smudge
playDefinition of smudge for English Language Learners
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: to make a dirty mark, spot, streak, etc., on (something)
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: to become blurry and unclear by being touched or rubbed
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: to make (something) blurry or unclear by touching or rubbing it
smudge
Definition of smudge for English Language Learners
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: a dirty mark, spot, streak, etc.
SMUDGE Defined for Kids
Definition of smudge for Students
smudged
;smudging
: to soil or blur by rubbing or smearing
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