smarmy
/ˈsmɑrmi/
adjective
- Insincerely polite, charming, or flattering, usually to get something you want.
- Her smarmy compliments felt fake and made everyone uncomfortable.
- I don't trust that smarmy politician who smiles too much.
- The smarmy waiter kept calling everyone 'boss' and 'chief' to get bigger tips.
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