Definitions

1. noun

filth or dirt, especially on the skin; a spot or stain on the skin

“The smut on her face made her look like a city dweller.”

2. noun

a fungus that infects plants, especially grains, causing black spots or staining on the grain or seed

“The smut affected the entire crop of wheat.”

3. noun

unseemly or off-color matter, especially in writing or speech

“The smut in the novel was not suitable for children.”

4. verb

to cover or stain with smut or dirt

“The smut on the car was easily washed away.”

5. verb

to infect with smut

“The fungal disease smutted the plants in the garden.”