smudged; smudging
1
a
: a blurry spot or streak
b
: an immaterial stain
cleanse him of every last smudge of impropriety—
Richard Hanser
Richard Hanser
c
: an indistinct mass : blur
2
: a smoldering mass placed on the windward side (as to protect from frost)
3
: a bid of four in pitch that if made wins the game
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Verb
Don't smudge the picture with your dirty hands!
His face was smudged with grease.
Noun
His hand left a grimy smudge on the wall.
the president's spouse must not have the slightest smudge of scandal
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
It’s smudged all over her face or completely wiped off.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 23 July 2024
Deanna Pai, Allure, 25 Sep. 2024
This includes cleaning the windows at least once every six months to keep the glass free of smudges and stains and eliminate any dirt, dust, oils, or debris that may have built up on the window frame or in the window tracks.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Take a peek in the mirror four or five hours after to see what’s smudged or has worn off completely.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
It’s smudged all over her face or completely wiped off.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 23 July 2024
Noun
The mascara features a soft, curved brush that imparts a lengthening your-lashes-but-better look and doesn't budge, flake, or smudge throughout the day.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 25 Sep. 2024
This includes cleaning the windows at least once every six months to keep the glass free of smudges and stains and eliminate any dirt, dust, oils, or debris that may have built up on the window frame or in the window tracks.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Smudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smudge. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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smudge
1 of 2 verb
smudged; smudging
1
a
: to make a smudge on
b
: to soil as if by smudging
2
: to make a smudge
a chalk that does not smudge
3
: to become smudged
charcoal drawings smudge easily
smudge
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a blurry spot or streak : smear
2
: a fire made to smoke (as for protecting fruit from frost)
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