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smudge (SMUHJ) (verb)
To rub, to blur, or to make indistinct: "Mary used the art gum eraser to smudge the picture and to create the appearance of fog."
smudge (SMUHJ) (noun)
A spot or stain on something: "After eating a hamburger, Bill discovered a smudge of catsup on his shirt."
smug (SMUHG) (adjective)
1. Having or showing the annoying quality of people who feel very pleased or satisfied with their abilities, achievements, and having a glow of self-congratulation: "Samuel had a smug expression on his face because he was sure he had won the competition."
2. An archaic or out-of-date usage: very clean, tidy, and very correct: "Rick's desk in the office was always smug as were the documents which he wrote."
2. An archaic or out-of-date usage: very clean, tidy, and very correct: "Rick's desk in the office was always smug as were the documents which he wrote."
snug (SNUHG) (adjective)
1. Close fitting and comfortable: "The new coat had a snug fit and was very comfortable and warm."
2. Warm, comfortable, and safe: "The Christmas poem described the children as being snug in their beds."
2. Warm, comfortable, and safe: "The Christmas poem described the children as being snug in their beds."
"The cottage was a snug place to be on a rainy afternoon."
snug (SNUHG) (verb)
To fasten down securely: "The sailors had to work hard to snug the barrels on the deck so they would not roll around."
She was feeling very smug because she was able to get the smudge out of her new snug sweatshirt.
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“snug”
snug (adjective), snugger, snuggest
1. A reference to being cozy, comfortable, and secure: The bear was sleeping in the snug cave.
3. Etymology: from Low German snugger, "compact, trim", as in the phrase a trim ship; that is, a watertight, seaworthy, well-run ship.
The hunters were able to find a snug cabin in the woods where they could feel safe and at ease.
2. Tight fitting or skin-tight: Athena told the salesperson that the shoes that were brought to her to try on were too snug and to please bring her a larger size.3. Etymology: from Low German snugger, "compact, trim", as in the phrase a trim ship; that is, a watertight, seaworthy, well-run ship.
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English Words in Action, Group S
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