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Simper

Simper Meaning & Definition
Simper Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Simper?

[v] smile affectedly or derisively

Synonyms | Synonyms for Simper: smirk

Related Terms | Find terms related to Simper:

See Also | smile

Simper In Webster's Dictionary

\Sim"per\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Simpered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Simpering}.] [Cf. Norw. semper fine, smart, dial. Dan. semper, simper, affected, coy, prudish, OSw. semper one who affectedly refrains from eating, Sw. sipp finical, prim, LG. sipp.] 1. To smile in a silly, affected, or conceited manner. Behold yond simpering dame. --Shak. With a made countenance about her mouth, between simpering and smiling. --ir. P. Sidney. 2. To glimmer; to twinkle. [Obs.] Yet can I mark how stars above Simper and shine. --Herbert.
\Sim"per\, n. A constrained, self-conscious smile; an affected, silly smile; a smirk. The conscious simper, and the jealous leer. --Pope.

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