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smirk
I. \ˈsmərk, ˈsmə̄k, ˈsməik\ intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English smirken, from Old English smearcian to smile; akin to Old English smerian to laugh at — more at smile
: to smile in an affected or conceited manner : smile with affected complaisance : simper
II. \ˈsmərk\ adjective
dialect chiefly Britain : pleasantly neat and trim : agreeable
III. \ˈsmərk, ˈsmə̄k, ˈsməik\ noun
(-s)
: an affected smile : simper
< the solemnity of the ceremony was broken by smirks, whispered jokes, and repressed titters — Robert Graves > |