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Meaning of smudge
a mark or stain made by rubbing or spreading something, especially dirt or ink
Etymology of smudge
The word "smudge" originated in the mid-16th century, from the verb "smudge", which is probably related to the Middle English word "smogen", meaning "to smear or soil"
Historically, the word "smudge" was used to describe a mark or stain made by rubbing or spreading something, and over time its meaning has expanded to include blurred or indistinct images or shapes
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small mark or stain made by rubbing or spreading something, especially dirt or ink
- * A blurred or indistinct image or shape
- * To make a smudge or smudges on something, especially by rubbing or spreading dirt or ink
Usage Examples
- There was a smudge on the lens of my camera, so the photo came out blurry
- * She got a smudge of ink on her shirt while writing
- * The smudge on the window made it hard to see outside
Antonyms
clarity
cleanliness
purity
spotlessness
immaculateness
precision
exactness
sharpness
distinctness
definition
cleanliness
tidiness
order
neatness
precision
accuracy