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SMUG (smugger, smuggest)

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Dictionary entry overview: What does smug mean?

• SMUG (adjective)
The adjective SMUG has 1 sense:

1. marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

Familiarity information: SMUG used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SMUG (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

Synonyms:

self-satisfied; smug

Context example:

a smug glow of self-congratulation

Similar:

content; contented (satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are)

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