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)
She sure kept her composure, though. When the camera panned down to show the children, there weren't any there. I saw the photo this morning, and thought (please forgive me), "That looks like John-John in the White House."
I've got just the Supreme Court nominee for the President - me! Since I'm from Canaduh, all the Dems will assume I'm a lib, but I'd end up being the greatest stealth conservative justice of all time. Best of all, Freepers wouldn't have to worry about me taking the wrong side on vital issues. And I'm fat enough so they'd have to give me two votes. Etc. Hell, if I weren't a furriner, I'd make a great president ("Whaddya mean Canaduh hasn't got a death penalty? Nuke the bastards! Starting with Quebec!" "Hillary wants to see me? My dispositive solution to her is: String 'er up, then I'll come see her!" Etc.)
So silly and it's not even Friday.
Congratulations to the Canadian Lady of Za.
His marriage would be over if he didn't get wood? Figures.
I love it, Jack, especially the last stanza.
Can't blame him there.....
Has Muttly been eating bugs and other smarmy things again?
Moosehead's still a decent major brewery Canadian beer. We've got a lot of good microbrews up here too.
I remember the story well. It wasn't far from here.
Heck, I wouldn't have let Chucky on the plane. Hillary neither. Unless of course it was a plane otherwise loaded with Muslim terrorists.
Too bad the running nude didn't have a tree in his backyard.
Yes, may he rest in peace. And those words were never said, "Scottie, beam me up." It's an urban legend.
I'd like to punch the smarmy faces of some of the TV "pundits."
A Pakistani arrives in New York City all excited; he stops the first person he meets. "Good day, Mr. American, thank you to accept me in your nice country,and..."
The person interrupts and says: "I am not American, I'm Chinese."
The Pakistani continues on his way and meets another passer-by.
"Thank you Mr. American for to let my family and me stay here..."
Again, he is interrupted before finishing his sentence. "I no be American, I beTurk!"
The Pakistani continues on his way and meets another passer-by "Mr. American, me thank you for hospitality you give..."
"But my friend, don't you see that I am black? I am African, not American.
He goes a little farther and meets another man and greets him "Thank you for letting me come to your beautiful country."
"I'm not an American, I'm a Mexican, the man says."
"But," answers the Pakistani distressed, "where are all the Americans??"
The Mexican looks at his watch and says, "Probably at work."
well he looked cute, i can't believe the people being so critcal of him carrying on. i can still remember how horrible it feels to have your kid doing something inappropriate at a time you can't act forcibly without calling attention to yourself. i see the john-john resemblance. the short pants outfit was cute.
I would love to see someone smack that smarmy look off of kerry's face..
You crack me up Arghy. You would make a fine judge. Unless Howard was on trial...
He may have been a cute kid but I never dressed my son like a dork. I can't stand those suits with short pants. It makes him look British. ;)
well dork is in the eye of the beholder. xsboy never wore a SUIT with short pants, but i was a huge fan of those Kitestrings outfits and i know he had at least one pair of knickers with a golf motif sweater. he was a lot smaller than this kid at the time though. that's what i am trying to figure out, at what age i stopped with that stuff. i do think i dressed him a bit fruity on occasion! now it is a major concession for him to wear a collared polo shirt, but only bc it is required attire for the golf course!
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