Meaning of the word smut in English

What does smut mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

smut

US /smʌt/
UK /smʌt/

Noun

1.

obscene or pornographic material

Example:
The magazine was full of smut.
He was caught selling smut to minors.
2.

a disease of cereal plants caused by a fungus, which converts the grain into black powdery masses

Example:
The wheat crop was ruined by smut.
Farmers are constantly battling against fungal diseases like smut.