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单词 smoodge
释义

Definition of smoodge in English:

smoodge

(also smooge)
verb smuːdʒ
[no object]Australian, NZ informal
  • Behave in an ingratiating manner.

    he used to hang around here smoodging to Mum
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He stated that he had never smooged to any boss in Mort's Dock or told them anything.
    • He genuinely smoodges up to the camera and seems to enjoy having his picture taken.
    Synonyms
    blandishments, honeyed words, smooth talk, soft words, flattery, cajolery, coaxing, wheedling, compliments
nounsmuːdʒ
mass nounAustralian, NZ informal
  • Affectionate flattery.

    what's wrong with a bit of smoodge between friends?
    Synonyms
    homage, deference, obedience, suit, courtship, blandishments, respects, attention, addresses

Derivatives

  • smoodger

  • noun
    NZ, Australian informal
    • Well the married daughters were a couple of pretty crook smoodgers and they laid it on awfully thick and they told papa he was reel sugar daddy and they loved him lots and lots better than cigarettes or cocktails or anything.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • If government wants to work more effectively and efficiently, then get rid of the smoogers.

Origin

Early 20th century: probably an alteration of dialect smouch 'kiss, sidle up to'.

Rhymes

huge, kludge, luge, scrooge, stooge
 
 
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