Definition of: smudge

(smuj) v. smudged, smudg·ing v.t.
1. To smear; soil.
2. To protect (from frost, insects, etc.) by a heavy, smoky pall.
—v.i
3. To cause a smudge.
4. To be smudged.
—noun
1. A soiling, as of dry dirt or soot; smear; stain.
2. A smoky fire or its smoke for driving away insects, preventing frost, etc.
3. Paint-pot scrapings and cleanings. [Var. of SMUTCH]
—smudg′i·ly adverb
—smudg′i·ness noun
—smudg′y adjective