Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smouch

verb
/smaʊtʃ/
Definition
To smouch means to smear or smudge something, particularly with a greasy or dirty substance.
Examples
  • He smouched his hands with oil while working on his bike.
  • The child smouched the wall with his chocolate-covered fingers.
Meaning
It often refers to the act of leaving a stain on a surface or making something dirty through contact.
Synonyms
  • smear
  • smudge
  • stain
  • dirty