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SMUG

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Smug.

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Smug - as an adjective satellite

Marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

Example: "A smug glow of self-congratulation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
self-satisfied

Smug - as a verb

To make smug, or spruce.

To seize; to confiscate.

To hush up.

Smug - as an adjective

Irritatingly pleased with oneself, offensively self-complacent, self-satisfied.

Example: "Kate looked extremely smug this morning."

Studiously neat or nice, especially in dress; spruce; affectedly precise; smooth and prim.

Example Sentences

"She wore a smug smile after winning the contest."
"The politician had a smug look on his face during the debate."
"He was smug about his promotion and flaunted it in front of his coworkers."
"The company's CEO had a smug attitude towards his competitors."
"She had a smug sense of superiority when she proved everyone wrong."
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Word Game Points

Is SMUG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, smug is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SMUG has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SMUG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, smug is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SMUG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SMUG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, smug is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SMUG has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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