How Do You Spell SMUDGE?

Pronunciation: [smˈʌd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "smudge" is spelled with seven letters - s-m-u-d-g-e. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is /smʌdʒ/. The "sm" sound is an initial consonant blend, pronounced with the lips slightly closed and vibrating. The "u" sound is a short vowel, pronounced with the tongue in the middle of the mouth. The "d" and "g" sounds are both voiced consonants, pronounced with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth. The final "e" is silent. "Smudge" means to smear or blur something, often unintentionally.

SMUDGE Meaning and Definition

1. Smudge can be used as both a noun and a verb and has various definitions depending on the context:

   As a verb, "smudge" refers to the act of making something dirty, blurry, or unclean by rubbing or smearing it. It involves intentionally applying a substance like ink, dirt, or grease, usually with fingers or a cloth, to create a smearing effect. For example, one may smudge pencil marks on paper to create a shading effect in drawing or smudge lipstick on purpose for a more diffused appearance.

   As a noun, "smudge" describes a mark or stain caused by smudging. It can refer to an area or spot that appears dull, blurred, or dirty due to the presence of smudged material. A smudge may also be a specifically created artistic effect, such as a diffuse patch of color used in painting or other visual arts.

   In addition, "smudge" can also refer to a bundle of dried herbs, such as sage or cedar, which is burnt as part of a smudging ceremony, tradition, or ritual. The smoke released from the burning herbs is often believed to have spiritual or purifying properties, with the intention of cleansing a person, an area, or an object of negative energies or influences.

   Overall, "smudge" refers to the act or result of making something dirty or blurry by rubbing or smearing it, as well as a ceremonial practice involving the burning of herbs to purify a space or individual.

2. • A suffocating smoke.

   • To stain with dirt; to stain or blot; to blacken with smoke.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SMUDGE *

• smuge 55.5555555%
• smuged 11.1111111%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SMUDGE

• smugle
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• emurdge
• sausge
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• sauage
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• sgude
• skude
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• Skunge
• studgey
• skudde
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• Saudger
• smutie
• Smaugue
• amudde
• scunge
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• Smurke
• Imulge
• Scugge
• Scutidge

Etymology of SMUDGE

The word "smudge" originated from the Middle English word "smogen" or "smoche" in the sense of smothering or choking with smoke. It is believed to have derived from Old English "smoca", meaning smoke or vapor. The term eventually evolved to mean a mark or smear caused by smoke or soot, gradually encompassing other types of stains or blemishes.

Similar spelling words for SMUDGE

• smidgen,
• smudgy,
• smidgeon,
• smidge,
• smudged.

Plural form of SMUDGE is SMUDGES

Conjugate verb Smudge

CONDITIONAL

I would smudge

you would smudge

he/she/it would smudge

we would smudge

they would smudge

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be smudging

you would be smudging

he/she/it would be smudging

we would be smudging

they would be smudging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have smudge

you would have smudge

he/she/it would have smudge

we would have smudge

they would have smudge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been smudging

you would have been smudging

he/she/it would have been smudging

we would have been smudging

they would have been smudging

FUTURE

I will smudge

you will smudge

he/she/it will smudge

we will smudge

they will smudge

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be smudging

you will be smudging

he/she/it will be smudging

we will be smudging

they will be smudging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have smudged

you will have smudged

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we will have smudged

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been smudging

you will have been smudging

he/she/it will have been smudging

we will have been smudging

they will have been smudging

IMPERATIVE

you smudge

we let´s smudge

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to smudge

PAST

I smudged

you smudged

he/she/it smudged

we smudged

they smudged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was smudging

you were smudging

he/she/it was smudging

we were smudging

they were smudging

PAST PARTICIPLE

smudged

PAST PERFECT

I had smudged

you had smudged

he/she/it had smudged

we had smudged

they had smudged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been smudging

you had been smudging

he/she/it had been smudging

we had been smudging

they had been smudging

PRESENT

I smudge

you smudge

he/she/it smudges

we smudge

they smudge

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am smudging

you are smudging

he/she/it is smudging

we are smudging

they are smudging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

smudging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have smudged

you have smudged

he/she/it has smudged

we have smudged

they have smudged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been smudging

you have been smudging

he/she/it has been smudging

we have been smudging

they have been smudging

I would have smudged

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