smir

smirr smur Scot

/ (smɪr) /

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noun

drizzly rain

verb smirs, smirrs, smirring or smirred (intr)

to drizzle lightly

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Word Origin for smir

C19: of uncertain origin; compare Dutch smoor mist

Words nearby smir

smile, smile on, Smiles, smiley, smilodon, smir, smirch, smirk, smirting, smish, smit

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