Categories October Surprise 2016 Smarmy – Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com Post author By Mike Nova Post date May 14, 2026 Smarmy describes someone who is overly flattering and fake. A smarmy student might tell a teacher, “You’re looking even more lovely than usual today,” with a big smile. ← Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed → BREAKING: Trump pulls back the curtain on what Xi is like behind closed doors