smudge

Meanings

• Noun

  A mark or stain made unintentionally, often by smearing or smudging.

  - "The artist accidentally smudged the charcoal on the canvas."
  - "I spilled coffee on the paper and it left a smudge."

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Pronunciation

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2. /smʌdʒ/
   
   
   
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4. /smʌdʒ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

blur , smear , stain , blur , smear , smutch , soil , fumigate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smudge
mudge , judge , pudge , grudge

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Variants

List of all variants of smudge that leads to same result
smudge , smudged , smudges , smudging , smudgier , smudgiest , smudgily , smudginess , smudginesses , smudgy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to rub or press', from Old English smudian.

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Trivia

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1. Smudging is a common problem in photography, where small marks or stains appear on the image.

2. In the world of forensics, smudges can provide valuable clues to investigators.

3. Smudges can also refer to a type of cake decorating technique where frosting is spread unevenly to create a textured effect.

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Related Concepts

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1. charcoal drawing: A drawing technique using charcoal that can result in smudges.

2. finger painting: A painting technique where fingers are used instead of brushes, often resulting in smudges.

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Culture

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In some cultures, smudging is a cleansing ritual involving the burning of herbs such as sage or sweetgrass.

How to Memorize "smudge"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a piece of paper with a smudge in the center.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smudge' with the idea of an unintentional mark or stain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Smeary Marks Underneath Dirty Garments' to remember the definition of smudge.

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