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smug

[smuhg] / smʌg /


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You can see this smug ease in Citi’s Panic/Euphoria Model External link, a gauge of sentiment now called the Levkovich Index.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But while the Chinese may be right in their analysis, they shouldn’t be too smug about it.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

They’re insincere and elitist and out of touch and smug in many respects, from the perspective of a young man.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

We have our share of smug, unpleasant, self-entitled locals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

I turn and see Angel with a smug look on her face.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist




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