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Word: Smug
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century (originally in the sense ‘neat, spruce’): from Low German smuk ‘pretty’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
smʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Short Definition:having or showing excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Examples:- he was feeling smug after his win
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