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Word of the day: "Smarmy" February 24, 2012 9:00 pm bowser

smarm·y/ˈsmärmē/ (Source – Google “smarmy”

Adjective:

Ingratiating and wheedling in a way that is perceived as insincere or excessive; unctuous.

Synonyms:

sycophantic – adulatory – oily – obsequious – fawning

I had an Aunt Smarmy...she fawned all over me. by Jody 2012-02-25 14:49:42
Oh bowser, what a lovely post! by Robert 2012-02-25 11:37:56
- An odd coincidence, quite a chance occurrence. You almost defined the word with your post, but only almost. ... by bowser 2012-02-25 12:49:10
  - Why, thank you ever so much! I am truly moved beyond words by words of praise from one such as ... by Robert 2012-02-26 13:20:49
    - You have mastered the art and own the genre. by bowser 2012-02-27 00:30:05
- I didn't get it. by TB 2012-02-25 12:42:22
  - Maybe "Snarky", "Snotty" or "Smuggy"? by RobVG 2012-02-26 12:15:28
    - "Snotty" is good. n/t by bowser 2012-02-26 12:42:14