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January 04, 2019 Word of the Day

smudge /ˈsmʌʤ/ verb
smudge
/ˈsmʌʤ/
verb

smudges; smudged; smudging

Mascara smudges easily.
Mascara smudges easily.
Definition of SMUDGE

1 [+ object] : 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 object] : to become blurry and unclear by being touched or rubbed

  • Charcoal drawings smudge easily.

2 b [+ object] : to make (something) blurry or unclear by touching or rubbing it

  • Be careful not to smudge [=smear] the ink.

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