Meaning of the word smarmy in English

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smarmy

US /ˈsmɑːr.mi/
UK /ˈsmɑːr.mi/

Adjective

1.

extremely polite or helpful or showing a lot of respect in a way that is annoying or does not seem sincere:

Example:
She was trying to be friendly, but she just seemed smarmy and insincere.
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