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19+ Words that rhyme with smudge

Smudge is a 1-syllable word with 19 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are budge, adjudge, begrudge. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of smudge

noun
  1. a smoky fire to drive away insects
  2. a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
verb
  1. make a smudge on; soil by smudging

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "smudge" in lyrics

See how smudge is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "My moves are smooth, never leavin a smudge"
    O.G. Style — Aint We Funky
  • "sexual stimulation through smudge"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

adjudge
declare to be; "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent"
begrudge
be envious of; set one's heart on wish ill or allow unwillingly
budge
United States tennis player who in 1938 was the first to win the Australian and French and English and United States
drudge
one who works hard at boring tasks a laborer who is obliged to do menial work work hard
fudge
soft creamy candy tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "smudge" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like budge, adjudge, begrudge create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with smudge?
Words that rhyme with smudge include: budge, adjudge, begrudge, drudge, fudge, judge, nudge, grudge, trudge, misjudge, and 9 more.
How many syllables does smudge have?
Smudge has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with smudge?
There are 19 words that rhyme with smudge: 19 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for smudge in a song?
The strongest rhymes for smudge in songwriting are budge, adjudge, begrudge. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with smudge?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with smudge include budge, adjudge, begrudge, drudge, fudge. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: budge, drudge; 1-syllable: adjudge, begrudge; 2-syllable: forejudge. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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