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Smirk

Smirk Meaning & Definition
Smirk Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Smirk?

[n] a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
[v] smile affectedly or derisively

Synonyms | Synonyms for Smirk: simper

Related Terms | Find terms related to Smirk:

See Also | grin | grinning | smile | smile | smiling

Smirk In Webster's Dictionary

\Smirk\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Smirked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Smirking}.] [OE. smirken, ASS. smercian, smearcian; cf. MHG. smieren, smielen, to smile. See {Smile}, v. i.] To smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with affected complaisance; to simper.
\Smirk\, n. A forced or affected smile; a simper. The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered. --Sir W. Scott.
\Smirk\, a. Nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. ``So smirk, so smooth.'' --Spenser.

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