Posted on 07/20/2005 5:39:29 AM PDT by VRWCmember
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
smarmy \SMAR-mee\ adjective
1. revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, or false earnestness *
2. of low sleazy taste or quality
* Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.
Example sentence:
"I was so disappointed to hear you didn't get that promotion," said Kit, using a smarmy tone of voice that made me fume.
Did you know?
Something "smarmy" will often ooze with self-satisfaction and insincerity. Much like its synonyms "unctuous" and "slick," "smarmy" has a history that starts with a meaning of literal slipperiness or oiliness. The verb "smarm" appeared in English in the mid-19th century. Etymologists don't know where it came from, but they do know that it meant "to smear," "to gush," or sometimes "to make smooth or oily." A few decades later, use of "smarm" was extended to sometimes mean "to use flattery." The adjective "smarmy" appeared in the early 20th century. At first meaning "insincerely flattering" or "smug," it later took on an additional meaning: "sleazy."
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Threads:
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
Review Thread Four: Word For the Day, Friday 7/25/03: Potation
Review Thread Five: Word For the Day, Monday 8/19/03: Stolid
Review Thread Six: Word for the Day, Tuesday 11/09/2004: Peripatetic (Post #125 may be my best anagram post ever)
Thank you, but if that's the case, you have my sympathy. :^)
self deprecation is very endearing and you do it so well : )
he does! Shucks, wish I was as good at it....
you are another one that selfdeprecates as a way of getting chicks and i knew you would pick up on that....
at least you picked up on it's all about getting chicks
I wore a beanie.
(Just so you know, I don't self-depreciate very well)
LOL
Cleavage sounds more comfortable so that's what I would do.
Lemme see if I get this right:
One of our options is "Blouseless, sleeveless, strapless, hoseless, topless, with killer heels."
And you wanted to know if we were still listening to other option?
Cyber would can it. That way it doesn't smell at all. Still haven't put away all the jars yet. We're all jarred out.
I am reminded of a Tommy Smothers poem that ends
So in love with us are we,
That you could kiss you and I could kiss me.
OMG! Today is Wednesday. Vastie said xs and I could grade. You are getting your usual F quadruple minus, plus I'm putting a clothes pin on your nose, so everyone will know you were bad! Kind of like the Scarlet Letter.
LOLOL. One of my friends used to tell me, I put the "b" back in subtle.
Go for the cleavage. Your feet will be fine tomorrow.
When my first Ford Explorer was recalled for the tire thing, there was a three-month wait. I went down to the local tire place wearing a low cut top and a very short skirt. My tires were put on in a couple of hours. Works every time.
Mr. Buble is from here. Vancouver, that is. Not that you should care.
You're being very nice to me today. So I regret to inform you that no, I have not received a bunch of money. :^)
As long as it's not subtitle. My nineteen year old is getting pretty annoying with his Japanese. Except to ask me "What's for dinner?" he hasn't spoken a word to me in English in three days. (Beef brisket, zuccini and barbecue beans.)
Good, I needed a new F-quad. My other F-quads, all 4 zillion of them, all from you, have started to decompose and stink to high heaven.
Cyber complains when the traffic he's in is bad. He's a mile and a half from work. Poor baby.
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