
Smut
Casual Cleaning
Used when casually mentioning a small, possibly insignificant amount of dirt.

She flicked a bit of smut off her desk without a second thought.
Minimal Attention
Suggests a non-serious issue, generally requires simple action to remove.

Noticing some smut on his shoes, he quickly wiped it off.
Visual Notice
Usually visible against the background, drawing attention to the dirt or mark.

The smut stood out on the white couch, prompting her to clean it.
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DirtyFilthIndecencyObscenityPornographyRibaldryVulgarity
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