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smug
Definitions
1
adjective
Having
or
showing
an
excessive
pride
in
oneself
or
one's
achievements
,
often
with
a
sense
of
superiority
.
She
had
a
smug
look
on
her
face
after
winning
the
competition
.
His
smug
attitude
made
it
hard
for
others
to
like
him
.
Despite
his
smug
demeanor
,
he
was
actually
quite
insecure
.
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Originally meant
self-satisfied
Background
The word 'smug' comes from the Middle Low German word 'smuk', meaning 'neat' or 'trim'. It evolved in English to describe someone who is overly self-satisfied or conceited.