Smugger: meaning, definitions and examples

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smugger

 

[ smʌɡər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

attitude, demeanor

A smugger is someone who exhibits smugness, often displaying excessive pride or self-satisfaction regarding their achievements or qualities. This term is typically used to describe individuals who are overly confident, to the point of annoying others. Such a person tends to believe they are better than others in some way, often leading to a sense of superiority. The attitude is usually perceived as unattractive and can provoke feelings of resentment among peers.

Synonyms

complacent person, self-satisfied individual, smug person.

Examples of usage

  • He had a smugger look after winning the competition.
  • Her smugger attitude made it hard for others to get along with her.
  • Despite his skills, his smugger demeanor often turned people off.

Translations

Translations of the word "smugger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sorridente

🇮🇳 गर्वीला

🇩🇪 überheblich

🇮🇩 sombong

🇺🇦 задоволений

🇵🇱 zarozumiały

🇯🇵 自惚れた

🇫🇷 prétentieux

🇪🇸 presumido

🇹🇷 kendini beğenmiş

🇰🇷 자부심 있는

🇸🇦 متفاخر

🇨🇿 nafoukaný

🇸🇰 namyslený

🇨🇳 自大的

🇸🇮 pohlepšen

🇮🇸 hrokandi

🇰🇿 мақтаншақ

🇬🇪 გაინტერესებს

🇦🇿 özündən razı

🇲🇽 presumido

Etymology

The word 'smugger' is derived from the verb 'smug,' which dates back to the early 18th century in England. The term 'smug' originally conveyed a sense of self-satisfaction or self-importance, often with a connotation of smugness. Its use has evolved over time, and by the 19th century, it began to be associated more clearly with a condescending attitude and an inflated sense of self-worth. The suffix '-er' indicates a person who exhibits the qualities of the root word, thus creating 'smugger' as a term for someone who embodies smugness. The history of the word reflects societal attitudes towards self-satisfaction and pride, often seen as negative traits in various cultures.