Smarm
noun
1.
behavior or speech that is smarmy.
verb
1.
(transitive) often foll by down. to flatten (the hair, etc) with cream or grease
2.
when intr, foll by up to. to ingratiate oneself (with)
noun
3.
obsequious flattery
small-time
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