adj.
Pronunciation: ' sm ə g
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: smug · ger ; smug · gest
Etymology: probably modification of Low German smuck neat, from Middle Low German, from smucken to dress; akin to Old English smoc smock
Date: 1551
1 : trim or smart in dress : SPRUCE
2 : scrupulously clean, neat, or correct : TIDY
3 : highly self-satisfied
– smug · ly adverb
– smug · ness noun