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[syn: smirk, simper]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Smirk \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.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Smirk \Smirk\, n.
A forced or affected smile; a simper.
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The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered. --Sir
W. Scott.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Smirk \Smirk\, a.
Nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. "So smirk, so
smooth." --Spenser.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
smirk
n 1: a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
v 1: smile affectedly or derisively [syn: smirk, simper]