SMARM

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

Synonyms:

fulsomeness; smarm; unction

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("smarm" is a kind of...):

compliment (a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration)

Derivation:

smarmy (unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech)

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