noun
smudge
smuhj
Smudge (noun) means a smear or blurry mark, especially one made by dirt, ink, or makeup. Example: “There was a smudge of lipstick on the coffee cup.”
noun
1
A smear or blurry mark, especially one made by dirt, ink, or makeup.
"There was a smudge of lipstick on the coffee cup."
"He wiped the smudge off the window with his sleeve."
verb
1
To smear or blur something by rubbing it, or to become blurred this way.
"Be careful not to smudge the wet paint."
"Her mascara smudged in the rain."
How to use smudge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA blurry mark from rubbing or smearing, or the act of causing one.
Common pairings
a smudge of ink
smudge the ink
smudge-proof
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Word forms
- Plural
- smudges
- Third person singular
- smudges
- Past tense
- smudged
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; related to the older word "smutch," meaning a smear or stain.
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Rhymes for smudge
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What does “smudge” mean?
The word “smudge” means a smear or blurry mark, especially one made by dirt, ink, or makeup. In plain terms, a blurry mark from rubbing or smearing, or the act of causing one.
How do you pronounce “smudge”?
“Smudge” is pronounced smuhj (/smʌd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “smudge” in a sentence?
Here is “smudge” used in a sentence: “There was a smudge of lipstick on the coffee cup.”
What part of speech is “smudge”?
Depending on how it is used, “smudge” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “smudge” have?
“Smudge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a smear or blurry mark, especially one made by dirt, ink, or makeup.
