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Meaning
Adj
●
Irritatingly
pleased with oneself
;
offensively
self-complacent
, self-satisfied.
●
Showing
smugness
;
showing
self-complacency
, self-satisfaction.
●
Studiously
neat
or
nice
, especially in
dress
;
spruce
;
affectedly
precise
;
smooth
and prim.
Verb
●
To make
smug
, or spruce.
●
To
seize
; to confiscate.
●
To
hush
up.
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Origin
smug
English
smuk
Middle Low German
gesmuc
Middle High German (ca. 1050-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
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Pompous
Sanctimonious
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Condescending
Haughty
Supercilious
Pretentious
Patronising
Whiny
Snooty
Snotty
Grumpy
Petulant
Snobbish
Brash
Cocky
Snobby
Childish
Cynical
Stupid
Snarky
Timid
Lazy
Narcissistic
Silly
Foolish
Sad
Cruel
Rude
Deluded
Naive
Optimistic
Selfish
Boastful
Bigoted
Sneaky
Ignorant
Nosy
Smart
Mischievous
Prideful
Careless
Stubborn
Dumb
Creepy
Bold
Weird
Shameless
Egotistical
Brave
Puzzled
Judgmental
Calm
Dopey
Gormless
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Rhymes
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Fug
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Tug
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Pug
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Bug
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Jug
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