Definitions

1. noun

a small mark or stain, especially one made by accident or carelessly.

“She got a smudge of dirt on her glasses.”

2. verb

to leave a mark or stain, especially by accident or carelessly.

“She smudged the ink on the paper and had to redo it.”

3. verb

to rub or smooth out something, especially to remove a mark or stain.

“Try to smudge out the stain on your shirt with some soap and water.”

4. noun

a small amount of something, especially a smell or a taste.

“I caught a smudge of smoke coming from the kitchen.”