smudger
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Meaning · English
A photographer.
Register: dated, slang
Examples
Smudger An old term for a photographer, one that alludes to dodgy developing.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “smudger” mean?
A photographer.
Is “smudger” formal or informal?
smudger is generally dated, slang.