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Definition of smeary

smeary

/ˈsmɪr.i/
smear · y
Adverb:smearily
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smeary Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Marked with or covered in smears, smudges, or greasy streaks; dirty and indistinct.

Example

"The toddler left smeary fingerprints all over the freshly cleaned glass door."

2

Having a greasy, sticky, or viscid consistency that tends to leave smudges or streaks when touched.

Example

"The cheap face paint had a smeary texture that never fully dried on the skin."

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• Rhymes for smeary

• Nearby Words

smattering
smear
smearer
smeary
smell
smellable
smeller

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the root 'smear' (from Old English 'smerian', meaning to anoint or rub with grease, related to 'smeru' meaning fat or grease) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smeary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smeary
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