Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smudge
noun
/smʌdʒ/
Definition
A smudge is a mark or stain that is typically caused by something that has been smeared or spread.
Examples
- There was a smudge on the paper from the ink that had not yet dried.
- She wiped the smudge off her cheek with a tissue.
- The artist’s fingers left a smudge of paint on the canvas.
Meaning
It refers to a blurred or dirty area created when a substance, such as ink or dirt, is unintentionally moved from its original place.
Synonyms
- streak
- blemish
- blot
- mark
