Sticks around looking complacent (4)

I believe the answer is:

smug

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'complacent' is the definition.
(smug can mean complacent or self-satisfied)

'sticks around' is the wordplay.
'sticks' becomes 'gums'.
'around' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'gums' written backwards gives 'SMUG'.

'looking' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for smug that I've seen before include "Irritatingly self-satisfied" , "Spruce" , "Smirking" , "Steal" , "Overly complacent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.

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