smear — to spread a greasy or sticky substance over something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to spread a greasy or sticky substance over something
Pronunciation (IPA): /smɪr/
Korean meaning: 기름기나 끈적한 것을 발라 더럽히다
Korean pronunciation: **스**미어
Example Sentences
- The toddler managed to smear peanut butter all over the kitchen wall like a tiny Picasso.
- Don't smear my name just because you're jealous of my success.
- The makeup artist told her not to smear the foundation while applying it.
smear
VERB//smɪr//
to spread a greasy or sticky substance over something
to spread a greasy or sticky substance over something
Don't fear the smear, I'll make it clear!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'smerian'에서 유래되어, '기름을 바르다'는 의미로 시작되었습니다. 시간이 지나며 물리적인 '더럽히기'에서 명예를 '더럽히는' 비유적 의미까지 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The toddler managed to smear peanut butter all over the kitchen wall like a tiny Picasso.”
“Don't smear my name just because you're jealous of my success.”
“The makeup artist told her not to smear the foundation while applying it.”
“His attempt to eat spaghetti on a first date resulted in a tomato sauce smear on his white shirt.”
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