Associations to the word «Smug»

Wiktionary

SMUG, adjective. Irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied.
SMUG, adjective. (obsolete) Studiously neat or nice, especially in dress; spruce; affectedly precise; smooth and prim.
SMUG, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To make smug, or spruce.

Dictionary definition

SMUG, adjective. Marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction; "a smug glow of self-congratulation".

Wise words

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