Smarmy(adjective)
Excessively flattering or polite in an insincere and unpleasant manner.
Hindi meaning:कपटपूर्ण चापलूसी करने वाला
Synonyms: Unctuous, Sycophantic, Ingratiating, Oily
Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Forthright, Candid
Example: The smarmy salesman praised every customer merely to increase his sales.
Trick to remember: Smarmy sounds like smear me — an oily person who uses fake flattery.
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