Dictonary.com Unabridged (v1.0.1) smarm.y /ˈsmɑrmi/ [smahr-mee] –adjective, smarm‧i‧er, smarm‧i‧est. excessively or unctuously flattering, ingratiating, servile, etc.: the emcee with the smarmy welcome. [Origin: 1905–10; smarm, var. of dial. smalm to smear, make slick (< ?) + -y1] PM inbound