smug

UK
/smʌɡ/
US
/smʌɡ/

Übersetzungen

smugadjektiv
smugger
Komp.
smuggest
Super.
He had a smug look on his face after winning the argument.
У него было самодовольное выражение лица после победы в споре.
smugsubstantiv
smugs
Pl.
UK
/smʌɡ/
US
/smʌɡ/
Informal; countable. Refers to a person who is smug or self-satisfied.
Synonyme
self-righteous person
conceited person
self-satisfied person

Definitionen

smugadjektiv
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
He had a smug look on his face after winning the debate.
Neat, trim, or smart in dress or appearance (archaic).
The clerk's smug attire made him look quite respectable.
smugsubstantiv
A self-satisfied or complacent person.
Don't be such a smug; nobody likes a know-it-all.
An archaic term for a smuggler.
The coast guards were always on the lookout for any smug operating along the shores.