smirk
[ smurk ]
/ smɜrk /
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verb (used without object)
to smile in an affected, smug, or offensively familiar way.
noun
the facial expression of a person who smirks.
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Origin of smirk
before 900; Middle English smirken (v.), Old English sme(a)rcian
OTHER WORDS FROM smirk
smirker, nounsmirk·ing·ly, adverbun·smirk·ing, adjectiveun·smirk·ing·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for smirk
smirk
/ (smɜːk) /
noun
a smile expressing scorn, smugness, etc, rather than pleasure
verb
(intr) to give such a smile
(tr) to express with such a smile
Derived forms of smirk
smirker, nounsmirking, adjectivesmirkingly, adverbWord Origin for smirk
Old English smearcian; related to smer derision, Old High German bismer contempt, bismerōn to scorn
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