Overblown flattery (5)

I believe the answer is:

smarm

(Other definitions for smarm that I've seen before include "Smooth talking" , "Obsequious flattery" , "Superficially ingratiating behaviour" , "Fawning" , "oil" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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