About The Word Smirk
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Smirk
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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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