Meaning of the word smudge in English

What does smudge mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

smudge

US /smʌdʒ/

UK /smʌdʒ/

a blurred or smeared mark on a surface

Example:

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There's a dirty smudge on the window.

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She wiped away the ink smudge from the paper.

Synonym:

stain mark blot streak smear

to cause something to become messy or blurred by rubbing it

Example:

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Be careful not to smudge the wet paint.

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Her tears began to smudge her mascara.

Synonym:

smear blur streak stain dirty