smudgy

adjective

ˈsməjē 

-ji

-er/-est

1

dialectal, England : thick with smoke : smoky

2

dialectal : oppressive, stifling

—used especially of weather

3

: soiled by smudging : begrimed, stained

4

: lacking distinctness : blurred

Word History

Etymology

smudge entry 2 + -y

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Rhymes for smudgy

• pudgy