2smudge verb
smudges; smudged; smudg·ing 1 [+ obj] : to make a dirty mark, spot, streak, etc., on (something)
▪ Don't smudge the picture with your dirty hands! ▪ His face was smudged with grease. 2 a [no obj] : to become blurry and unclear by being touched or rubbed
▪ Charcoal drawings smudge easily.
b [+ obj] : to make (something) blurry or unclear by touching or rubbing it
▪ Be careful not to smudge [=smear] the ink.
▪ Don't smudge the picture with your dirty hands! ▪ His face was smudged with grease.
▪ Charcoal drawings smudge easily.
b [+ obj] : to make (something) blurry or unclear by touching or rubbing it
▪ Be careful not to smudge [=smear] the ink.
