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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

smudging

/smʌdʒɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does smudging mean?

verb

The act of covering or obscuring something with a thin layer of smoke or dust, typically to conceal or disguise it. To remove or reduce the clarity of something, such as a scent or a memory.

Example

"The fire had caused smudging on the windows, making them difficult to clean."

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