SMUDGES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Smudge

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘soil, stain’): of unknown origin. The noun dates from the late 18th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: smʌdʒ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

cause (something) to become messily smeared by rubbing it

Short Definition:

cause something to become messily smeared by rubbing it

Examples:
  • she dabbed her eyes, careful not to smudge her make-up

Word: Smudge

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: smʌdʒ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something

Short Definition:

blurred or smeared mark on surface of something

Examples:
  • a smudge of blood on the floor

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