Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smarm
verb
/smɑːrm/

Definition
Flattery or insincere praise intended to ingratiate oneself.

Examples
- His smarmy compliments made everyone uncomfortable at the meeting.
- She could tell he was just smarming to get on the boss’s good side.

Meaning
The act of being excessively flattering or ingratiating, often to gain favor or manipulate.

Synonyms
- Flatter
- Ingratiate
- Fawn
- Sycophant