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smirk |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Smirk \Smirk\, n. A forced or affected smile; a simper. The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered. --Sir W. Scott. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Smirk \Smirk\, a. Nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. ``So smirk, so smooth.'' --Spenser. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: smirk n : a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure v : smile affectedly or derisively [syn: {simper}]
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