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smug
Definitions
1
adjective
Having
or
showing
an
excessive
pride
in
oneself
or
one's
achievements
,
often
in
a
way
that
annoys
others
.
He
had
a
smug
look
on
his
face
after
winning
the
game
.
She
felt
smug
about
her
promotion
,
even
though
her
colleagues
were
not
impressed
.
His
smug
attitude
made
it
difficult
for
others
to
work
with
him
.
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Originally meant
neat, trim, spruce
Background
The word 'smug' originally meant neat or trim in the 16th century. Over time, it evolved to describe someone who is overly self-satisfied or conceited.