I. ˈsməch noun
or smouch ˈsmüch, ˈsmau̇ch
( -es )
Etymology: probably irregular from smudge (I)
1. : a soiling mark or trace : dirty spot : smudge
2. : a corrupting or polluting influence or effect : blot
3. : smut , soot , grime
II. transitive verb
or smouch “
( -ed/-ing/-es )
1. : to make black or dirty (as with soot) : smudge
2. : defile , sully , taint