Smarmy (adj)
smahr-mee
Excessively or unctuously flattering, ingratiating, servile, etc..
1905–10; smarm, variant of dial. smalm to smear, make slick (< ?) + -y
Example sentences
“I’d had just about enough of his smug, smarmy attitude!”
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