smarm
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A style of fan fiction in which characters are warm and caring toward each other but without sexual overtones.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “smarm” mean?
A style of fan fiction in which characters are warm and caring toward each other but without sexual overtones.
Is “smarm” formal or informal?
smarm is generally slang.