Definitions for: Smirk


[n] a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
[v] smile affectedly or derisively



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: simper

See Also: grin, grinning, smile, smile, smiling

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