smirk
smirk is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 3 senses. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.
Definitions
- 1.To smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with affected complaisance; to simper.
- 2.A forced or affected smile; a simper. The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered. Sir W. Scott.
- 3.Nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. "So smirk, so smooth." Spenser.
Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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- What is to smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with affected complaisance; to simper called?
- What is a forced or affected smile; a simper. The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered. Sir W. Scott called?
- What is nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. "So smirk, so smooth." Spenser called?
Sources
- Definitions: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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