Smarmy
(adjective)
- Insincere or excessively flattering in manner or speech.
- Ingratiating and superficially charming.
Origin:
From smarm + -y.
Examples:
- The smarmy salesman tried to charm the customer into buying the product.
- The smarmy polititian's speech was filled with empty promises.
- The smarmy actor's compliments seemed insincere.
- The smarmy waiter was always trying to upsell the customers.
- The smarmy host's insincere flattery made the guests uncomfortable.