simper
[ sim-per ]
/ ˈsɪm pər /
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verb (used without object)
to smile in a silly, self-conscious way.
verb (used with object)
to say with a simper.
noun
a silly, self-conscious smile.
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Origin of simper
1555–65; akin to Middle Dutch zimperlijc,dialectal Danish simper affected, Danish sippe affected woman, originally one who sips (see sip), a way of drinking thought to be affected
OTHER WORDS FROM simper
sim·per·er, nounsim·per·ing·ly, adverbun·sim·per·ing, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for simper
simper
/ (ˈsɪmpə) /
verb
(intr) to smile coyly, affectedly, or in a silly self-conscious way
(tr) to utter (something) in a simpering manner
noun
a simpering smile; smirk
Derived forms of simper
simperer, nounsimpering, adjective, nounsimperingly, adverbWord Origin for simper
C16: probably from Dutch simper affected
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