smoodge
/ˈsmuːdʒ/Definitions
1. verb
to clean or polish something imperfectly, often with a clumsy or uneven motion.
“She smoodged the wood table to try and remove the scratches, but it only made it worse.”
2. noun
an imperfect or clumsy cleaning or polishing action.
“The smoodge on the table was a testament to her lack of patience.”