smoodge

[ smooj ]

verb (used without object)

, Australian.

, smoodged, smoodg·ing.

1. to curry favor; seek unwarranted recognition.

smoodge

/ smuːdʒ /

verb

1. variants of smooch

Other Words From

• smoodger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of smoodge¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; perhaps alteration of smooch ¹

Example Sentences

To smoodge   To be a "sucker" To curry favour at the expense of independence.

From Project Gutenberg

Blow it all, don't smoodge so.

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